Alclomethasone propionate

It is a moderately potent, non-fluorinated glucocorticoid with anti-inflammatory, antipruritic (anti-itch), and vasoconstrictive properties. Commonly formulated as 0.05% cream or ointment for topical application. Indicated for the treatment of corticosteroid-responsive skin disorders including eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, and allergic skin conditions. It works by inhibiting inflammatory mediators (like prostaglandins and leukotrienes), thereby reducing redness, swelling, and itching. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a semi-synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Qvar, Beconase, Qnasl and and Clenil. Its PubChem CID is 636374.

CAS No 66734-13-2
Molecular Formula C28H37ClO7
Molecular Weight 521.0 g/mol
Synonyms [2-[(7R,8S,9S,10R,11S,13S,14S,16R,17R)-7-chloro-11-hydroxy-10,13,16-trimethyl-3-oxo-17-propanoyloxy-7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16-octahydro-6H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-yl]-2-oxoethyl] propanoate

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