Beclometasone dipropionate

Beclomethasone dipropionate is a potent, synthetic glucocorticoid corticosteroid used mainly to reduce inflammation in chronic conditions. Available as inhalers, nasal sprays, and topical creams, it treats asthma, allergic rhinitis, dermatitis, and psoriasis by preventing chemical release that causes swelling and redness. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Corticosteroids and Steroids. Its therapeutic use is listed as anti-asthmatic agents. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a semi-synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Its PubChem CID is 21700.

CAS No 5534-09-8
Molecular Formula C28H37ClO7
Molecular Weight 521.0 g/mol
Synonyms [2-[(8S,9R,10S,11S,13S,14S,16S,17R)-9-chloro-11-hydroxy-10,13,16-trimethyl-3-oxo-17-propanoyloxy-6,7,8,11,12,14,15,16-octahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-yl]-2-oxoethyl] propanoate

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