Substance
ID:382348
Names and Identifiers
Synonyms
DexamethasoneDecadron(11β,16α)-9-Fluoro-11,17,21-trihydroxy-16-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dioneDecacort16α-Methyl-9α-fluoroprednisoloneCorsonDecalixAeroseb-DexDecasoneDekacortCortisummanDecaderm
IUPAC Traditional name
dexamethasone
IUPAC name
(1R,2S,10S,11S,13R,14R,15S,17S)-1-fluoro-14,17-dihydroxy-14-(2-hydroxyacetyl)-2,13,15-trimethyltetracyclo[8.7.0.02,7.011,15]heptadeca-3,6-dien-5-one
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CAS Number
Properties
Safety Information
MSDS Link
Storage Condition
-20°C Freezer
Physical Property
Solubility
DMSO
Methanol
Acetone
Dioxane
Apperance
White Solid
Melting Point
240-242°C (dec.)
Product Information
Certificate of Analysis
Molecule Details
Dexamethasone is a glucocorticoid used as an anti-inflammatory agent. Dexamethasone regulates T cell survival, growth, and differentiation. Dexamethasone inhibits the induction of nitric oxide synthase.
Molecular Spectra
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References
• Riccardi, C., et al.: Cell Death Diff., 6, 1182 (1995)
• Llanos, S.L. and Roldan, A.: Bio Cell, 23, 29 (1999)
• Wershil, B.K., et al.: Int. Arch. Allergy Immunol., 107, 323 (1995)