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Betamethasone sodium phosphate

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Betamethasone 21-phosphate disodium

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C22H28FNa2O8P
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
516.40
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

betamethasone

manufacturer/tradename

USP

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

[Na+].[Na+].[H][C@@]12CCC3=CC(=O)C=C[C@]3(C)[C@@]1(F)[C@@H](O)C[C@@]4(C)[C@@]2([H])C[C@H](C)[C@]4(O)C(=O)COP([O-])([O-])=O

InChI

1S/C22H30FO8P.2Na/c1-12-8-16-15-5-4-13-9-14(24)6-7-19(13,2)21(15,23)17(25)10-20(16,3)22(12,27)18(26)11-31-32(28,29)30;;/h6-7,9,12,15-17,25,27H,4-5,8,10-11H2,1-3H3,(H2,28,29,30);;/q;2*+1/p-2/t12-,15-,16-,17-,19-,20-,21-,22-;;/m0../s1

InChI key

PLCQGRYPOISRTQ-LWCNAHDDSA-L

Gene Information

human ... NR3C1(2908)

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General description

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

Betamethasone sodium phosphate Related Compound reference standard suitable for use in specified USP compendial quality tests and assays.

Also used to prepare standard and system suitability solution during the assay and identification by using liquid chromatography in conjunction with UV detector according to the given below monographs of United States Pharmacopeia (USP):
  • Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate
  • Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate and Betamethasone Acetate Injectable Suspension
  • Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate
  • Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection

Diagnostic Implications

Betamethasone is a corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive abilities, used especially where water retention is undesirable. It is applied as a topical cream, ointment, lotion or gel to treat itching (e.g. from eczema). Corticosteroid used to stimulate fetal lung maturation and to decrease the incidence and mortality from intracranial hemorrhage in premature infants

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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Signal Word

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Repr. 1B - STOT RE 2

Target Organs

Liver,Kidney,Endocrine system

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


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