Dexamethasone
SKU: 02190040-CF
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
Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.
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 |
| 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 |
| 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) |
| Usage Statement | Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department. |
| Vapor Pressure | 8.86X10-14 mm Hg at 25 deg C (est) |