Substance
ID:73255
Names and Identifiers
IUPAC name
(1R,2S,10S,11S,13R,14R,15S,17S)-1-fluoro-14,17-dihydroxy-14-(2-hydroxyacetyl)-2,13,15-trimethyltetracyclo[8.7.0.0^{2,7}.0^{11,15}]heptadeca-3,6-dien-5-one
Synonyms
DexamethasoneDecadron
IUPAC Traditional name
dexamethasone
Registration numbers
CAS Number
Properties
Safety Information
Storage Condition
-20°C
Physical Property
Solubility
DMSO
Product Information
Salt Data
Free Base
Pharmacology Properties
Target
IL receptor
Molecule Details
Research Area: Inflammation
Biological Activity:
Dexamethasone is a potent synthetic member of the glucocorticoid class of steroid drugs. It acts as an anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant. Its potency is about 20-30 times that of the naturally occurring hormone hydrocortisone and 4-5 times of prednisone. [1]
Biological Activity:
Dexamethasone is a potent synthetic member of the glucocorticoid class of steroid drugs. It acts as an anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant. Its potency is about 20-30 times that of the naturally occurring hormone hydrocortisone and 4-5 times of prednisone. [1]
Molecular Spectra
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References
• http://www.rxlist.com/decadron-drug.htm