Dihydrofluocinolone acetonide

Dihydrofluocinolone acetonide is a synthetic corticosteroid with potent anti-inflammatory and antipruritic properties. It works by inhibiting multiple inflammatory cytokines and is used topically to treat skin disorders. The directory classifies it as a discontinued API with a semi-synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include 1, 2-Dihydrofluocinolone acetonide and Fluocinonide Impurity 27. It is also listed for alternate use as: API Impurity. Its PubChem CID is 11363023.

CAS No 1178-54-7
Molecular Formula C24H32F2O6
Molecular Weight 454.5 g/mol
Synonyms (1S,2S,4R,8S,9S,11S,12R,13S,19S)-12,19-difluoro-11-hydroxy-8-(2-hydroxyacetyl)-6,6,9,13-tetramethyl-5,7-dioxapentacyclo[10.8.0.02,9.04,8.013,18]icos-17-en-16-one

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