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Dexamethasone

Catalog No. S1322 Name Selleck Chemicals
CAS Number 50-02-2 Website http://www.selleckchem.com
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Storage -20°C Chembase ID: 1103

SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
(1R,2S,10S,11S,13R,14R,15S,17S)-1-fluoro-14,17-dihydroxy-14-(2-hydroxyacetyl)-2,13,15-trimethyltetracyclo[8.7.0.0^{2,7}.0^{11,15}]heptadeca-3,6-dien-5-one
IUPAC Traditional name
dexamethasone
Synonyms
Decadron

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 50-02-2

PROPERTIES

Target IL receptor
Salt Data Free Base
Solubility DMSO
Storage Condition -20°C

DETAILS

Description (English)
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]

REFERENCES

  • http://www.rxlist.com/decadron-drug.htm