Dexamethasone
Product Description
Dexamethasone
Application Notes
Dexamethasone is a glucocorticoid anti-inflammatory agent. It regulates T cell survival, growth, and differentiation. It also inhibits the induction of nitric oxide synthase.
Usage Statement
Research Use Only (RUO). Unless otherwise stated in our catalog or other company documentation accompanying the product(s), our products are intended for research use only and are not to be used for any other purpose, which includes but is not limited to, unauthorized commercial uses, in vitro diagnostic uses, ex vivo or in vivo therapeutic uses or any type of consumption or application to humans or animals.
Key Applications
Anti-inflammatory
| SKU | 02190040-CF |
| Alternate Names | 9α-Fluoro-16α-methylprednisolone; 9-Fluoro-11β,17,21-trihydroxy-16α- methylpregna- 1,4-diene-3,20-dione; hexadecadrol; Aeroseb-Dex; Corson; Cortisumman; Decacort; Decaderm; Decadron; Decalix; Decasone; Dekacort; Deltafluorene; Deronil; Deseronil; Dexacortal; Dexacortin; Dexafarma; Dexa-Mamallet; Dexameth; Dexamonozon; Dexapos; Dexa-sine; Dexasone; Dexinoral; Dinormon; Fluormone; Isopto-Dex; Lokalison F; Loverine; Luxazone; Maxidex; Millicorten; Prednisolone F |
| Application Notes | Dexamethasone is a glucocorticoid anti-inflammatory agent. It regulates T cell survival, growth, and differentiation. It also inhibits the induction of nitric oxide synthase. |
| Base Catalog Number | 190040 |
| Beilstein Registry Number | 2066651 |
| Biochemical Physiological Actions | Glucocorticoid anti-inflammatory agent. Regulates T cell survival, growth, and differentiation. Inhibits the induction of nitric oxide synthase. |
| Boiling Point | Decomposes |
| CAS # | 50-02-2 |
| Density | 1.85 |
| EC Number | 200-003-9 |
| Format | powder |
| Hazard Statements | H315-H317-H319-H334-H335 |
| Applications | Anti-inflammatory |
| Loss on Drying | ≤5.0% |
| Melting Point | 504 to 507° F (NTP, 1992) |
| Molecular Formula | C22H29FO5 |
| Molecular Weight | 392.467 g/mol |
| Optical Rotation | +72 ° to +80 ° (c=1, dioxane) |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves |
| Physical Appearance | White Powder |
| Product Families Description | Dexamethasone |
| Product Overview | Dexamethasone |
| Refractive Index | 76 ° (C=1; Dioxane) (Lit.) |
| RTECS Number | TU3980000 |
| Safety Symbol | GHS07, GHS08 |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 77° F (NTP, 1992) |
| Storage and Handling | Store at Room Temperature (15-30 °C); protect from light. |
| Usage Statement | Research Use Only (RUO). Unless otherwise stated in our catalog or other company documentation accompanying the product(s), our products are intended for research use only and are not to be used for any other purpose, which includes but is not limited to, unauthorized commercial uses, in vitro diagnostic uses, ex vivo or in vivo therapeutic uses or any type of consumption or application to humans or animals. |
| Vapor Pressure | 8.86X10-14 mm Hg at 25 deg C (est) |