Skip to Content
Merck
All Photos(1)

Documents

Safety Information

1138405

USP

Clobetasol propionate

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Sign Into View Organizational & Contract Pricing
All Photos(1)

About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C25H32ClFO5
CAS Number:
25122-46-7
Molecular Weight:
466.97
MDL number:
MFCD00058499
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329749426
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

clobetasol

manufacturer/tradename

USP

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CCC(=O)O[C@@]1([C@@H](C)C[C@H]2[C@@H]3CCC4=CC(=O)C=C[C@]4(C)[C@@]3(F)[C@@H](O)C[C@]12C)C(=O)CCl

InChI

1S/C25H32ClFO5/c1-5-21(31)32-25(20(30)13-26)14(2)10-18-17-7-6-15-11-16(28)8-9-22(15,3)24(17,27)19(29)12-23(18,25)4/h8-9,11,14,17-19,29H,5-7,10,12-13H2,1-4H3/t14-,17-,18-,19-,22-,23-,24-,25-/m0/s1

InChI key

CBGUOGMQLZIXBE-XGQKBEPLSA-N

Gene Information

human ... NR3C1(2908)

Looking for similar products? Visit Product Comparison Guide

General description

Clobetasol propionate is a fluorinated corticosteroid. It is mainly used as topical ointment. It is an anti-inflammatory agent and has been considered as vasoconstrictor in nature.
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.

Application

Clobetasol propionate 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:
  • Clobetasol Propionate Cream
  • Clobetasol Propionate Ointment
  • Clobetasol Propionate Topical Solution

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.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Pictograms

Health hazard
GHS08

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H360Df,H373,H413

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 4 - Repr. 1B - STOT RE 2

Target Organs

Adrenal gland,Immune system

Storage Class Code

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

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

JAN Code

1138405-200MG:

Certificates of Analysis (COA)

Search for Certificates of Analysis (COA) by entering the products Lot/Batch Number. Lot and Batch Numbers can be found on a product’s label following the words ‘Lot’ or ‘Batch’.

Already Own This Product?

Find documentation for the products that you have recently purchased in the Document Library.

Visit the Document Library

Marika Kamberi et al.
Journal of chromatographic science, 46(1), 23-29 (2008-01-26)
A novel sensitive high-throughput high-performance liquid chromatography assay is developed and validated for the simultaneous determination of everolimus and clobetasol propionate in pharmaceutical formulations. The chromatographic separation is achieved on a Zorbax Eclipse XDB-C18 reversed-phase column using a gradient elution
J A Carruthers et al.
British medical journal, 4(5990), 203-204 (1975-10-25)
Topical application of clobetasol propionate in a strength of 0-05% in cream or ointment (Dermovate) suppressed the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis in both normal people and patients with diseased skin. In normal people the 9 am serum cortisol level was suppressed when
S R Wiegell et al.
The British journal of dermatology, 171(6), 1487-1492 (2014-07-26)
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is an effective and established treatment for actinic keratoses (AK) and nonmelanoma skin cancer. The main side-effects of PDT are post-treatment erythema and oedema, and pain during illumination. Severe erythema after PDT enhances the down time associated
Hetal K Patel et al.
Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces, 119, 145-153 (2014-04-29)
Vitiligo is a non contagious acquired pigmentation disorder with limited treatment possibilities. Clobetasol propionate (CP) is the drug-of-choice for vitiligo which suppresses the immune system by reducing immunoglobulin action and causes the restoration of melanocytes leading to repigmentation of skin.
Jason E Frangos et al.
Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy, 9(11), 2001-2007 (2008-07-17)
Topical corticosteroids are the most common treatment modality for patients with psoriasis and atopic dermatitis; however, the efficacy of topical corticosteroids is often hampered by barriers to patient adherence, such as lack of efficacy, side effects and inconvenience. Recently published
View All Related Papers

Our team of scientists has experience in all areas of research including Life Science, Material Science, Chemical Synthesis, Chromatography, Analytical and many others.

Contact Technical Service