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B0515

Sigma-Aldrich

Betamethasone 17-valerate

Synonym(s):

1,4-Pregnadiene-11β,17α,21-triol-9α-fluoro-16β-methyl-3,20-dione 17-valerate, 9α-Fluoro-16β-methyl-11β,17α,21-trihydroxy-1,4-pregnadiene-3,20-dione 17-valerate, 9α-Fluoro-16β-methylprednisolone 17-valerate, Betnovate

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C27H37FO6
CAS Number:
2152-44-5
Molecular Weight:
476.58
Beilstein:
4240001
MDL number:
MFCD00867446
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
24891523
NACRES:
NA.77

form

powder

originator

Schering Plough

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CCCCC(=O)O[C@@]1([C@@H](C)CC2C3CCC4=CC(=O)C=C[C@]4(C)[C@@]3(F)[C@@H](O)C[C@]12C)C(=O)CO

InChI

1S/C27H37FO6/c1-5-6-7-23(33)34-27(22(32)15-29)16(2)12-20-19-9-8-17-13-18(30)10-11-24(17,3)26(19,28)21(31)14-25(20,27)4/h10-11,13,16,19-21,29,31H,5-9,12,14-15H2,1-4H3/t16-,19?,20?,21-,24-,25-,26-,27-/m0/s1

InChI key

SNHRLVCMMWUAJD-QDHNOTTGSA-N

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Biochem/physiol Actions

Betamethasone 17-valerate is a synthetic glucocorticoid. It exhibitstherapeutic effects against various allergic and inflammatory skin diseases. Betamethasone 17-valerate also possesses anti-inflammatory properties.

Features and Benefits

This compound was developed by Schering Plough. To browse the list of other pharma-developed compounds and Approved Drugs/Drug Candidates, click here.

Pictograms

Health hazard
GHS08

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H360FD,H373

Hazard Classifications

Repr. 1B - STOT RE 2

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 2

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Luigi Naldi et al.
American journal of clinical dermatology, 12(3), 191-201 (2011-02-03)
Corticosteroids are a versatile option for the treatment of mild-to-moderate psoriasis due to their availability in a wide range of potencies and formulations. Occlusion of the corticosteroid is a widely accepted procedure to enhance the penetration of the medication, thereby
Jin Zhang et al.
Journal of pharmaceutical sciences, 100(3), 896-903 (2010-09-15)
Corticosteroids are therapeutic agents widely used in the pharmacological treatment of skin diseases such as eczema or psoriasis. Unfortunately, their use is restricted by the side effects that frequently occur at the systemic level. The goal of the research described
Jayalakshmi Somuramasami et al.
Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis, 54(1), 242-247 (2010-09-11)
Currently, there are no analytical methods available in the literature that can simultaneously separate and quantitate residual levels of acetone, methylene chloride, n-butyl ether and dimethylsulfoxide in Betamethasone valerate active pharmaceutical ingredient (API). This paper describes the development and validation
Rosita Saraceno et al.
The Journal of dermatological treatment, 21(6), 363-366 (2010-06-12)
Prurigo nodularis is a distressing condition characterized by the presence of multiple nodules associated with intense pruritus. To assess the clinical efficacy and safety of betamethasone valerate 0.1% tape and a moisturizing itch-relief cream in prurigo nodularis. Twelve patients were
Paiboon Sookpotarom et al.
Pediatric surgery international, 29(4), 393-396 (2013-01-08)
0.05 % betamethasone valerate cream is generally used as an alternative to circumcision for the treatment of phimosis in boys. The aim of this study is to determine whether the half-strength formula (0.025 %) of betamethasone is as effective as 0.05 % betamethasone.
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