Dexamethasone valerate

Dexamethasone valerate is a potent synthetic topical corticosteroid mainly used to relieve the inflammatory and itchy symptoms of various skin conditions (dermatoses) that respond to steroid treatment. It is for external use only and not for ophthalmic use. Its therapeutic use is listed as anti-inflammatories and antirheumatic agents. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a semi-synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Dexamethasone 17-valerate and Voalla ointment (TN). Its PubChem CID is 63047.

CAS No 33755-46-3
Molecular Formula C27H37FO6
Molecular Weight 476.6 g/mol
Synonyms [(8S,9R,10S,11S,13S,14S,16R,17R)-9-fluoro-11-hydroxy-17-(2-hydroxyacetyl)-10,13,16-trimethyl-3-oxo-6,7,8,11,12,14,15,16-octahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-yl] pentanoate

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