Desoximetasone

Desoximetasone is a high-potency corticosteroid used topically to reduce inflammation and itching in skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Corticosteroids. Its therapeutic use is listed as anti-inflammatories and dermatologicals. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a semi-synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Topicort, Ibaril and 382-67-2. Its PubChem CID is 5311067.

CAS No 140218-14-0
Molecular Formula C22H29FO4
Molecular Weight 376.5 g/mol
Synonyms (8S,9R,10S,11S,13S,14S,16R,17S)-9-fluoro-11-hydroxy-17-(2-hydroxyacetyl)-10,13,16-trimethyl-7,8,11,12,14,15,16,17-octahydro-6H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-one

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