BP041

Betamethasone sodium phosphate

British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): Betamethasone 21-phosphate disodium
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₂₂H₂₈FNa₂O₈P
• CAS Number: 151-73-5
• Molecular Weight: 516.40
• MDL number: MFCD00200361
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• API family: betamethasone
• form: solid
• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• manufacturer/tradename: BP
• application(s): pharmaceutical
• format: neat
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: [Na+].[Na+].[H][C@@]12CCC3=CC(=O)C=C[C@]3(C)[C@@]1(F)[C@@H](O)C[C@@]4(C)[C@@]2([H])C[C@H](C)[C@]4(O)C(=O)COP([O-])([O-])=O
• InChI: 1S/C22H30FO8P.2Na/c1-12-8-16-15-5-4-13-9-14(24)6-7-19(13,2)21(15,23)17(25)10-20(16,3)22(12,27)18(26)11-31-32(28,29)30;;/h6-7,9,12,15-17,25,27H,4-5,8,10-11H2,1-3H3,(H2,28,29,30);;/q;2*+1/p-2/t12-,15-,16-,17-,19-,20-,21-,22-;;/m0../s1
• InChI key: PLCQGRYPOISRTQ-LWCNAHDDSA-L
• Gene Information: human ... NR3C1(2908)

Description

General description

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

Betamethasone sodium phosphate BP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the British Pharmacopoeia.

Also used in monographs such as:

Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Oral Solution

Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection

Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate Ear Drops

Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate Eye Drops

Prednisolone Soluble Tablets

Hydrocortisone Sodium Phosphate Oral Solution

Betamethasone Eye Drops

Hydrocortisone Sodium Phosphate

Betamethasone Injection

Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate Tablets

Hydrocortisone Sodium Phosphate Injection

Diagnostic Implications

Betamethasone is a corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive abilities, used especially where water retention is undesirable. It is applied as a topical cream, ointment, lotion or gel to treat itching (e.g. from eczema). Corticosteroid used to stimulate fetal lung maturation and to decrease the incidence and mortality from intracranial hemorrhage in premature infants

Packaging

Unit quantity: 100 mg. Subject to change. The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity please visit British Pharmacopoeia

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07,GHS08
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H302 - H360FD - H373
• Precautionary Statements: P202 - P260 - P264 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P308 + P313
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral - 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 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable