Deflazacort

• CAT Number: A000573
• CAS Number: 14484-47-0
• Molecular Formula: C25H31NO6
• Molecular Weight: 441.5
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: MDL 458; 14484-47-0; Azacort; Calcort; Oxazacort; Flantadin
• Target: Vitamin D Related/Nuclear Receptor
• Storage: 2-8°C
• IUPAC Name: [2-[(1S,2S,4R,8S,9S,11S,12S,13R)-11-hydroxy-6,9,13-trimethyl-16-oxo-5-oxa-7-azapentacyclo[10.8.0.02,9.04,8.013,18]icosa-6,14,17-trien-8-yl]-2-oxoethyl] acetate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C25H31NO6/c1-13-26-25(20(30)12-31-14(2)27)21(32-13)10-18-17-6-5-15-9-16(28)7-8-23(15,3)22(17)19(29)11-24(18,25)4/h7-9,17-19,21-22,29H,5-6,10-12H2,1-4H3/t17-,18-,19-,21+,22+,23-,24-,25+/m0/s1
• InChIKey: FBHSPRKOSMHSIF-GRMWVWQJSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=NC2(C(O1)CC3C2(CC(C4C3CCC5=CC(=O)C=CC45C)O)C)C(=O)COC(=O)C

Deflazacort (Cat No.:A000573) is a synthetic corticosteroid medication used for its anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects. It is prescribed to treat a variety of inflammatory and autoimmune conditions, including allergies, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, and inflammatory bowel disease. Deflazacort helps to reduce inflammation, swelling, and immune responses by modifying gene expression and inhibiting certain enzymes. It is often chosen for its lower potential to cause certain side effects compared to other corticosteroids.

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