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Dexamethasone

VETRANAL^®, analytical standard

• Synonym(s): (11β,16α)-9-Fluoro-11,17,21-trihydroxy-16-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione, 9α-Fluoro-16α-methyl-11β,17α,21-trihydroxy-1,4-pregnadiene-3,20-dione, 9α-Fluoro-16α-methylprednisolone, Prednisolone F
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₂₂H₂₉FO₅
• CAS Number: 50-02-2
• Molecular Weight: 392.46
• Beilstein: 2066651
• EC Number: 200-003-9
• MDL number: MFCD00064136
• PubChem Substance ID: 329757092
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: analytical standard
• Quality Level: 100
• product line: VETRANAL^®
• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• technique(s): HPLC: suitable; gas chromatography (GC): suitable
• mp: 262-264 °C (lit.)
• application(s): clinical
• format: neat
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: C[C@@H]1C[C@H]2[C@@H]3CCC4=CC(=O)C=C[C@]4(C)[C@@]3(F)[C@@H](O)C[C@]2(C)[C@@]1(O)C(=O)CO
• InChI: 1S/C22H29FO5/c1-12-8-16-15-5-4-13-9-14(25)6-7-19(13,2)21(15,23)17(26)10-20(16,3)22(12,28)18(27)11-24/h6-7,9,12,15-17,24,26,28H,4-5,8,10-11H2,1-3H3/t12-,15+,16+,17+,19+,20+,21+,22+/m1/s1
• InChI key: UREBDLICKHMUKA-CXSFZGCWSA-N
• Gene Information: human ... NR3C1(2908)

Description

General description

Dexamethasone is a synthetic glucocorticoid and cortisol analogue. It is used in the suppression of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) and cortisol production in normal subjects.

Application

Dexamethasone may be used as a reference standard in the determination of dexamethasone in biological samples using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC).

Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Glucocorticoid anti-inflammatory agent. Regulates T cell survival, growth, and differentiation. Inhibits the induction of nitric oxide synthase.

Legal Information

VETRANAL is a registered trademark of Sigma-Aldrich Chemie GmbH

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS08
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H360FD
• Precautionary Statements: P201 - P202 - P280 - P308 + P313 - P405 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Repr. 1B
• 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
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves