Betamethasone Dipropionate

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  • CAT Number: A000937
  • CAS Number: 5593-20-4
  • Molecular Formula: C28H37FO7
  • Molecular Weight: 504.59
  • Purity: ≥95%
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Betamethasone dipropionate is a glucocorticoid steroid with anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive abilities. It is applied as a topical cream, ointment, lotion or gel (Diprolene) to treat itching and other minor skin conditions such as eczema. Brand names include Alphatrex, Beta-Val, Diprolene, Diprolene AF, Diprosone, and Luxiq. Minor side-effects include dry skin and mild temporary stinging when applied.


Catalog Number A000937
CAS Number 5593-20-4
Synonyms

Diprosone; Diprolene; Diprolene AF; Diproderm; Maxivate

Molecular Formula C28H37FO7
Purity ≥95%
Storage -20°C
InChI 1S/C28H37FO7/c1-6-23(33)35-15-22(32)28(36-24(34)7-2)16(3)12-20-19-9-8-17-13-18(30)10-11-25(17,4)27(19,29)21(31)14-26(20,28)5/h10-11,13,16,19-21,31H,6-9,12,14-15H2,1-5H3/t16-,19-,20-,21-,25-,26-,27-,28-/m0/s1
InChIKey CIWBQSYVNNPZIQ-XYWKZLDCSA-N
SMILES CCC(=O)OCC(=O)C1(C(CC2C1(CC(C3(C2CCC4=CC(=O)C=CC43C)F)O)C)C)OC(=O)CC
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