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Betamethasone dipropionate for peak identification

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Betamethasone 17,21-dipropionate, 9α-Fluoro-16β-methyl-11β,17α,21-trihydroxy-1,4-pregnadiene-3,20-dione 17,21-dipropionate

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C28H37FO7
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
504.59
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

betamethasone

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

[H][C@@]12C[C@H](C)[C@](OC(=O)CCl)(C(=O)COC(=O)CC)[C@@]1(C)C[C@H](O)C3(F)[C@@]2([H])CCC4=CC(=O)C=C[C@]34C

InChI

1S/C27H34ClFO7/c1-5-22(33)35-14-21(32)27(36-23(34)13-28)15(2)10-19-18-7-6-16-11-17(30)8-9-24(16,3)26(18,29)20(31)12-25(19,27)4/h8-9,11,15,18-20,31H,5-7,10,12-14H2,1-4H3/t15-,18-,19-,20-,24-,25-,26?,27-/m0/s1

InChI key

UOCNBCVPZWLUKX-HOBFILNXSA-N

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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 dipropionate for peak identification EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Betamethasone 17,21-dipropionate is a glucocorticoid with anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive activity.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

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 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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Andrew G Affleck et al.
Current medical research and opinion, 27(1), 269-284 (2010-12-15)
To compare the cost effectiveness of the two-compound formulation (TCF) calcipotriol plus betamethasone dipropionate gel used first-, second- or third-line to standard topical treatments for moderately severe scalp psoriasis from a Scottish NHS perspective. Treatment pathways for scalp psoriasis patients
Peter van de Kerkhof et al.
Current medical research and opinion, 27(1), 225-238 (2010-12-15)
The efficacy of the two-compound formulation (TCF) product containing calcipotriol and betamethasone dipropionate applied once daily in psoriasis has been demonstrated in phase III trials but no randomised clinical trial comparing all commonly used topical treatments exists. The aim of
P C M van de Kerkhof et al.
Dermatology (Basel, Switzerland), 210(4), 294-299 (2005-06-09)
A two-compound product containing calcipotriol and betamethasone dipropionate (Daivobet/Dovobet) has been evaluated in a large clinical trial programme, providing a wealth of data on the treatment of psoriasis vulgaris. To determine the effectiveness of the two-compound product in patients with
A Charakida et al.
Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy, 7(5), 597-606 (2006-03-24)
The two-compound product calcipotriol/betamethasone dipropionate is arising as a first-line treatment for mild-to-moderate plaque psoriasis. Its beneficial action is attributed to the synergistic effect of its components on keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation, and on inflammation. The good tolerability of the
Paul L McCormack
American journal of clinical dermatology, 12(6), 421-424 (2011-10-05)
Calcipotriene (calcipotriol)/betamethasone dipropionate (calcipotriene 50 μg/g and betamethasone 0.5 mg/g) is a fixed-dose combination of a vitamin D3 analog and a corticosteroid indicated for the once-daily, topical treatment of psoriasis vulgaris of the trunk, limbs, and scalp in adults. Both

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