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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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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Transport information

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Personal protection

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