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Betamethasone dipropionate

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) 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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About This Item

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

USP

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

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


  • Efficacy in Alopecia Areata Treatment: A study compared the effectiveness of topical betamethasone dipropionate with minoxidil in treating alopecia areata, highlighting its potent anti-inflammatory properties and its role in promoting hair regrowth. This positions betamethasone dipropionate as a key component in dermatological research aimed at understanding and improving treatment modalities for hair loss conditions (Aslam et al., 2024).

  • Post-Surgical Pain Management: Research demonstrated the utility of a cocktail containing betamethasone dipropionate in reducing pain and prolonging analgesic effects post-total knee arthroplasty. This study emphasizes the pharmacokinetic benefits of betamethasone dipropionate in clinical pain management, providing valuable insights for ongoing pharmacological innovations (Luo et al., 2024).

  • Improvement in Plaque Psoriasis: Betamethasone dipropionate was analyzed for its effectiveness in treating plaque psoriasis when used as part of a calcipotriol/betamethasone aerosol foam. The results underscore its significant role as a glucocorticoid receptor agonist, enhancing therapeutic outcomes for patients with psoriasis, thereby solidifying its place in anti-inflammatory steroid studies and psoriasis treatment compounds (Gerdes et al., 2024).

Biochem/physiol Actions

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

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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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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Sally A Helmy et al.
Therapeutic drug monitoring, 36(1), 100-107 (2013-11-26)
Diflunisal, naproxen, ketoprofen, etodolac, mefenamic acid, rofecoxib, and celecoxib are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, which have analgesics, antipyretics, and anti-inflammatory activities. The aim of this work was to develop and validate a simple assay that could be implemented in most laboratories
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
F Henry et al.
Revue medicale de Liege, 61(3), 139-141 (2006-05-10)
The combination of calcipotriol and betamethasone dipropionate in a single topical formulation is a recent advance in treatment of plaque type psoriasis. Studies rooted on evidence-based medicine have been recently published. We report a synthesis and a critical analysis, critical
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

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