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Dexamethasone

Product ID D1693
Cas No. 50-02-2
Purity ≥97%
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500 mg $165.40 In stock
1 g $220.50 In stock
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Description

Dexamethasone is a glucocorticoid that exhibits anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive activities with minimal mineralocorticoid effect. Under inflammatory conditions, dexamethasone decreases secretion of TNF, IL-6, and IL-1β, inhibiting migration and maturation of macrophages. Dexamethasone may also display anti-asthma benefit as well, through the upregulation of PTEN expression. Additionally, dexamethasone is often used in combination with other chemotherapies in the treatment of multiple myeloma.

Product Info

Cas No.

50-02-2
Purity

≥97%
Formula

C22H29FO5
Formula Wt.

392.46
Chemical Name

(11β,16α)-9-Fluoro-11,17,21-trihydro-16-methyl- pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione
IUPAC Name

(8S,9R,10S,11S,13S,14S,16R,17R)-9-fluoro-11, 17-dihydroxy-17-(2-hydroxyacetyl)-10,13,16-trimethyl-6,7,8,11,12,14,15, 16-octahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-one
Synonym

Decadron, Maxidex
Melting Point

223-233°C

Solubility

Soluble in DMF (25 mg/mL) and DMSO (25 mg/mL). Sparingly soluble in ethanol. Insoluble in water.
Appearance

White Crystalline Powder

Shipping and Storage

Store Temp

Ambient
Ship Temp

Ambient

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MSDS

D1693 MSDS PDF
Info Sheet

D1693 Info Sheet PDF

References

Bartneck M, Peters FM, Warzecha KT, et al. Liposomal encapsulation of dexamethasone modulates cytotoxicity, inflammatory cytokine response, and migratory properties of primary human macrophages. Nanomedicine. 2014 Mar 7. [Epub ahead of print]. PMID: 24607939.

Ni Z, Tang J, Cai Z, et al. A new pathway of glucocorticoid action for asthma treatment through the regulation of PTEN expression. Respir Res. 2011 Apr 14;12:47. PMID: 21489309.

Morgan G. Future drug developments in multiple myeloma: an overview of novel lenalidomide-based combination therapies. Blood Rev. 2010 Nov;24 Suppl 1:S27-32. PMID: 21126634.

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