Fluocortolone caproate (also known as fluocortolone hexanoate) is a topical corticosteroid. It is mainly formulated into ointments and suppositories to treat hemorrhoids, proctitis, and anal fissures. It acts by altering gene expression to suppress local inflammation, pain, and itching. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Corticosteroids and Steroids. 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 Fluocortolone 21-hexanoate and Fluocortolone Hexanoate. Its PubChem CID is 20054915.
Fluocortolone Caproate
| CAS No | 303-40-2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C28H39FO5 |
| Molecular Weight | 474.60 g/mol |
| Synonyms | [2-[(6S,8S,9S,10R,11S,13S,14S,16R,17S)-6-fluoro-11-hydroxy-10,13,16-trimethyl-3-oxo-6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-decahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-yl]-2-oxoethyl] hexanoate |
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Fluocortolone caproate (also known as fluocortolone hexanoate) is a topical corticosteroid. It is mainly formulated into ointments and suppositories to treat hemorrhoids, proctitis, and anal fissures.
The listed CAS number is 303-40-2.
The listed molecular formula is C28H39FO5.
The listed molecular weight is 474.60 g/mol.
[2-[(6S,8S,9S,10R,11S,13S,14S,16R,17S)-6-fluoro-11-hydroxy-10,13,16-trimethyl-3-oxo-6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-decahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-yl]-2-oxoethyl] hexanoate.
The source lists Fluocortolone 21-hexanoate and Fluocortolone Hexanoate.