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Dexamethasone

≥98% (HPLC), powder, NOS induction inhibitor

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

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C22H29FO5
CAS Number:
50-02-2
Molecular Weight:
392.46
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
2066651
EC Number:
200-003-9
MDL number:
MFCD00064136
UNSPSC Code:
51422306
PubChem Substance ID:
24893536
NACRES:
NA.77

product name

Dexamethasone, ≥98% (HPLC), powder

assay

≥98% (HPLC)

form

powder

color

off-white

mp

262-264 °C (lit.)

solubility

methanol: 25 mg/mL

originator

Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ, U.S.

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)

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General description

Dexamethasone is a potent glucocorticoid with minimal to no mineralocorticoid activity. Dexamethasone exhibits pleiotropic effects on multiple signaling pathways, some of its functions include, inhibition of neutrophil migration and reduction of lymphocyte colony proliferation. Research findings show, dexamethasone might prevent high-altitude pulmonary edema by decreasing pulmonary artery pressure.

Application

Dexamethasone has been used:
  • in culture media to induce differentiation of adipose-derived stem cells into osteogenic tissue
  • as a component of adipocyte differentiation medium
  • for in vitro stimulation of primary normal human bronchial epithelial cells (NHBE) and airway smooth muscle (ASM)

Biochem/physiol Actions

Dexamethasone is known to be effective against relapsed multiple myeloma. It is found to decrease inflammation associated with cerebrospinal fluid and central nervous system (CNS) complications, such as hearing loss.
Glucocorticoid anti-inflammatory agent. Regulates T cell survival, growth, and differentiation. Inhibits the induction of nitric oxide synthase.

Features and Benefits

This compound is featured on the Nuclear Receptors (Steroids) page of the Handbook of Receptor Classification and Signal Transduction. To browse other handbook pages, click here.
This compound was developed by Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ, U.S.. To browse the list of other pharma-developed compounds and Approved Drugs/Drug Candidates, click here.

Packaging

Bottomless glass bottle. Contents are inside inserted fused cone.

Preparation Note

Dexamethasone is soluble in DMSO (25 mg/ml), chloroform or ethanol.

Reconstitution

Dilute 1 mg/ml stock solution 1:50 with sterile media and store frozen in working aliquots to avoid repeated freeze-thaw.

pictograms

Health hazard
GHS08

signalword

Danger

hcodes

H360FD

Hazard Classifications

Repr. 1B

Storage Class

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

wgk_germany

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves

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Increased expression of ADAM33 and ADAM8 with disease progression in asthma
Foley SC, et al.
The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 119(4), 863-871 (2007)
Dexamethasone induction of a heat stress response
Guerrero JA, et al.
Methods in Enzymology (2011)
Canine adipose-derived-mesenchymal stem cells do not lose stem features after a long-term cryopreservation
Martinello T, et al.
Research in Veterinary Science, 91(1), 18-24 (2011)
Yanan Wu et al.
Polymers, 11(5) (2019-05-11)
Many studies about fabricating organic-inorganic composite materials have been carried out in order to mimic the natural structure of bone. Pearl, which has a special block-and-mortar hierarchical structure, is a superior bone repair material with high osteogenic activity, but it
Dexamethasone in adults with bacterial meningitis
De Gans J and Van de BD
The New England Journal of Medicine, 347(20), 1549-1556 (2002)
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