Desoximetasone
USP/1173508 - United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
Synonym: 9-Fluoro-11β,21-dihydroxy-16α-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione
CAS Number: 382-67-2
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C22H29FO4
Molecular Weight: 376.46
MDL Number: MFCD00083301
Linear Formula: C22H29FO4
Product Type: Chemical
| agency | USP |
| API family | desoximetasone |
| application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| biological source | synthetic |
| color | white |
| form | powder |
| InChI | 1S/C22H29FO4/c1-12-8-16-1 |
| InChI key | VWVSBHGCDBMOOT-IIEHVVJPSA |
| manufacturer/tradename | USP |
| packaging | pkg of 200 mg |
| SMILES string | [H][C@@]12C[C@@H](C)[C@H] |
| solubility | acetone: freely soluble |
| alcohol: freely soluble | |
| benzene: slightly soluble | |
| chloroform: freely soluble | |
| ether: slightly soluble | |
| water: insoluble | |
| storage condition | protect from light |
| vapor pressure | <0.0000001 kPa ( 25 °C) |
| Analysis Note: | These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind. |
| Application: | Desoximetasone USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as: • Desoximetasone Cream • Desoximetasone Gel • Desoximetasone Ointment • Dexamethasone |
| General description: | Desoximetasone is a topical corticosteroid known to modify the functions of leukocytes that are mainly responsible for skin infections, inflammation and allergies. |
| Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
| Symbol | ![]() GHS07,GHS08 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H302 + H312 + H332 - H315 - H317 - H319 - H335 - H351 |
| Precautionary statements | P201 - P280 - P301 + P312 + P330 - P302 + P352 + P312 - P304 + P340 + P312 - P308 + P313 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| UNSPSC | 41116107 |


