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Clobetasol propionate

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C25H32ClFO5
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
466.97
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

clobetasol

manufacturer/tradename

USP

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CCC(=O)O[C@@]1([C@@H](C)C[C@H]2[C@@H]3CCC4=CC(=O)C=C[C@]4(C)[C@@]3(F)[C@@H](O)C[C@]12C)C(=O)CCl

InChI

1S/C25H32ClFO5/c1-5-21(31)32-25(20(30)13-26)14(2)10-18-17-7-6-15-11-16(28)8-9-22(15,3)24(17,27)19(29)12-23(18,25)4/h8-9,11,14,17-19,29H,5-7,10,12-13H2,1-4H3/t14-,17-,18-,19-,22-,23-,24-,25-/m0/s1

InChI key

CBGUOGMQLZIXBE-XGQKBEPLSA-N

Gene Information

human ... NR3C1(2908)

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General description

Clobetasol propionate is a fluorinated corticosteroid. It is mainly used as topical ointment. It is an anti-inflammatory agent and has been considered as vasoconstrictor in nature.
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

Clobetasol propionate USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Clobetasol Propionate Cream
  • Clobetasol Propionate Ointment
  • Clobetasol Propionate Topical Solution

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.

Pictograms

Health hazard

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 4 - Repr. 1B - STOT RE 2

Target Organs

Adrenal gland,Immune 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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Marika Kamberi et al.
Journal of chromatographic science, 46(1), 23-29 (2008-01-26)
A novel sensitive high-throughput high-performance liquid chromatography assay is developed and validated for the simultaneous determination of everolimus and clobetasol propionate in pharmaceutical formulations. The chromatographic separation is achieved on a Zorbax Eclipse XDB-C18 reversed-phase column using a gradient elution
J A Carruthers et al.
British medical journal, 4(5990), 203-204 (1975-10-25)
Topical application of clobetasol propionate in a strength of 0-05% in cream or ointment (Dermovate) suppressed the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis in both normal people and patients with diseased skin. In normal people the 9 am serum cortisol level was suppressed when
S R Wiegell et al.
The British journal of dermatology, 171(6), 1487-1492 (2014-07-26)
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is an effective and established treatment for actinic keratoses (AK) and nonmelanoma skin cancer. The main side-effects of PDT are post-treatment erythema and oedema, and pain during illumination. Severe erythema after PDT enhances the down time associated
Sem Decani et al.
The Journal of dermatological treatment, 25(6), 495-500 (2012-12-06)
Topical corticosteroids are considered first-line therapy in patients with chronic inflammatory oral mucosal diseases; among them, clobetasol propionate is one of the most widely used in oral medicine. Under physiological conditions, the transmucosal application is characterized by a significantly greater
Steven R Feldman et al.
American journal of clinical dermatology, 10(6), 397-406 (2009-10-15)
Ultrapotent topical corticosteroids are the mainstay of psoriasis treatment, used either alone or in combination with a topical vitamin D analog. Traditionally used in an ointment vehicle for psoriasis, clobetasol propionate 0.05% is also available in spray, foam, lotion, and

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