General
Synonyms: 9-fluoro-11-beta,17,21-trihydroxy-16-alpha-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione,
aphtasolon, azium, calonat, corsone, decaderm, decadron, decasone, decaspray,
dectancyl, dekacort, deltafluorene, dergramin, deronil, desadrene, desametasone,
dexa, dexacort, dexalona, dexameth, hexadrol, millicorten, dexacheroson,
prednisolone F, visumetazone, numerous further trade names
Use: glucocorticoid and anti-inflammatory agent
Molecular formula: C22H29FO5
CAS No: 50-02-2
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Physical data
Appearance: white crystalline powder
Melting point: 262 - 264 C
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Water solubility: negligible
Stability
Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents,
strong bases, acid anhydrides, acid chlorides. May be light sensitive.
Toxicology
Experimental teratogen. May be harmful if swallowed.
Toxicity data
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here.)
SCU-RAT LD50 14 mg kg-1
IPR-MUS LD50 410 mg kg-1
IPR-RAT LD50 54 mg kg-1
SCU-MUS LD50 4400 mg kg-1
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