Y0001177

Dexamethasone for system suitability

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): Dexamethasone, 9α-Fluoro-16α-methylprednisolone, 9α-Fluoro-16α-methyl-11β,17α,21-trihydroxy-1,4-pregnadiene-3,20-dione, Prednisolone F, (11β,16α)-9-Fluoro-11,17,21-trihydroxy-16-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₂₂H₂₉FO₅
• CAS Number: 50-02-2
• Molecular Weight: 392.46
• Beilstein: 2066651
• MDL number: MFCD00064136
• PubChem Substance ID: 329831293
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• Agency: EP
• form: powder
• packaging: pkg of 10 mg
• manufacturer/tradename: EDQM
• storage condition: protect from light
• mp: 262-264 °C (lit.); 262-264 °C
• solubility: water: <0.1 g/L
• application(s): pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• 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 ... NR3C1(2908)

Description

General description

Dexamethasone belongs to the class of synthetic glucocorticoid steroid drugs.
This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Dexamethasone is used as a pharmaceutical primary standard to quantify the analyte in pharmaceutical formulations using liquid chromatography (LC) technique.

Biochem/physiol Actions

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

Packaging

Unit quantity: 10 mg. Subject to change. The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Caution

Please find SDS provided by EDQM here..

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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