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Dexamethasone

Catalog No. D298800 Name Toronto Research Chemicals
CAS Number 50-02-2 Website http://www.trc-canada.com
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SYNONYMS

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
IUPAC Traditional name
dexamethasone
Synonyms
Decacort
Decasone
(11β,16α)-9-Fluoro-11,17,21-trihydroxy-16-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione
Decalix
16α-Methyl-9α-fluoroprednisolone
Aeroseb-Dex
Corson
Cortisumman
Decaderm
Dekacort
Decadron

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 50-02-2

PROPERTIES

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Apperance White Solid
Melting Point 240-242°C (dec.)
Solubility Acetone
Solubility Dioxane
Solubility DMSO
Solubility Methanol
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Storage Condition -20°C Freezer

DETAILS

Description (English)
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.

REFERENCES

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  • Llanos, S.L. and Roldan, A.: Bio Cell, 23, 29 (1999)