D8893

Dexamethasone

powder, γ-irradiated, BioXtra, suitable for cell culture, ≥80% (HPLC)

• Synonym(s): (11β,16α)-9-Fluoro-11,17,21-trihydroxy-16-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione, 9α-Fluoro-16α-methyl-11β,17α,21-trihydroxy-1,4-pregnadiene-3,20-dione, 9α-Fluoro-16α-methylprednisolone, Prednisolone F
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₂₂H₂₉FO₅
• CAS Number: 50-02-2
• Molecular Weight: 392.46
• Beilstein: 2066651
• EC Number: 200-003-9
• MDL number: MFCD00064136
• UNSPSC Code: 12352209
• PubChem Substance ID: 24894235
• NACRES: NA.77
• Biological source: synthetic (organic)
• Form: powder
• Assay: ≥80% (HPLC)

Properties

• biological source: synthetic (organic)
• Quality Level: 200
• sterility: γ-irradiated
• product line: BioXtra
• Assay: ≥80% (HPLC)
• form: powder
• potency: 4-500 ng/mL
• technique(s): cell culture | mammalian: suitable
• mp: 262-264 °C (lit.)
• solubility: ethanol: 1 mL/vial, clear
• shipped in: ambient
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: C[C@@H]1C[C@H]2[C@@H]3CCC4=CC(=O)C=C[C@]4(C)[C@@]3(F)[C@@H](O)C[C@]2(C)[C@@]1(O)C(=O)CO
• InChI: 1S/C22H29FO5/c1-12-8-16-15-5-4-13-9-14(25)6-7-19(13,2)21(15,23)17(26)10-20(16,3)22(12,28)18(27)11-24/h6-7,9,12,15-17,24,26,28H,4-5,8,10-11H2,1-3H3/t12-,15+,16+,17+,19+,20+,21+,22+/m1/s1
• InChI key: UREBDLICKHMUKA-CXSFZGCWSA-N
• Gene Information: human ... ABCB1(5243), CYP3A4(1576), IL4(3565), IL5(3567), NR3C1(2908) ; mouse ... Abcb1a(18671), Abcb1b(18669), Ifng(15978), Nos2(18126), Ptgs2(19225), Tnf(21926) ; rat ... Ar(24208), Nr3c1(24413), Tnf(24835)

Description

Application

Dexamethasone has been used as a component of osteogenic differentiation medium.[1][2][3] It has also been used to study apoptosis, cell signaling pathways and gene expression.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Dexamethasone has immunosuppressant and antiemetic properties. It is used to treat postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) and chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV).[4] Dexamethasone plays an important role in cardiac transplant, sepsis, cancer and other pathologic disorders. It elevates the level of heat shock proteins.[5] It is an anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid with a range of effects on cell survival, cell signaling and gene expression.

Glucocorticoid anti-inflammatory agent

Glucocorticoid anti-inflammatory agent. Regulates T cell survival, growth, and differentiation. Inhibits the induction of nitric oxide synthase.

Physical form

powder 2-8 °C; stock-frozen in working aliquots, avoid repeated freeze/thaw

Preparation Note

To prepare 20 μg/ml stock solution: add 1 ml absolute ethanol; gently swirl to dissolve; add 49 ml sterile medium while mixing.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS08
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H360FD
• Precautionary Statements: P201 - P202 - P280 - P308 + P313 - P405 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Repr. 1B
• Storage Class Code: 6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves