Dexamethasone acetate
SIAL/D0710000 - European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard
Synonym: Dexamethasone 21-acetate; 9α-Fluoro-16α-methyl-11β,17α,21-trihydroxy-1,4-pregnadiene-3,20-dione-21-acetate; 9α-Fluoro-16α-methylprednisolone-21-acetate; Prednisolone F acetate
CAS Number: 1177-87-3
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C24H31FO6
Molecular Weight: 434.50
MDL Number: MFCD00027407
Linear Formula: C24H31FO6
Product Type: Chemical
agency | EP |
application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
biological source | synthetic |
color | white |
format | neat |
grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
InChI | 1S/C24H31FO6/c1-13-9-18-1 |
InChI key | AKUJBENLRBOFTD-RPRRAYFGSA |
manufacturer/tradename | EDQM |
packaging | pkg of 150 mg |
shipped in | ambient |
SMILES string | [H][C@@]12CCC3=CC(=O)C=C[ |
solubility | water: <0.1 g/L |
storage condition | protect from light |
storage temp. | 2-8°C |
Application: | Dexamethasone acetate is used as a pharmaceutical primary standard to quantify the analyte in pharmaceutical formulations using chromatography ttechniques. |
Caution: | Please find SDS provided by EDQM here. ![]() ![]() |
General description: | Dexamethasone acetate (Decadron-LA) belongs to the class of long-acting glucocorticoids, commonly used as a pharmaceutical ingredient in creams, ointments, microemulsions, lotions, aerosols, etc. This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the Issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia ![]() ![]() |
Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
Packaging: | Unit quantity: 150 mg. Subject to change. The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue ![]() ![]() |
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Signal word | Danger |
Hazard statements | H360FD |
Precautionary statements | P201 - P202 - P280 - P308 + P313 - P405 - P501 |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
UNSPSC | 41116107 |