Halcinonide

Halcinonide is a corticosteroid indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses, and is distributed as a cream and ointment. Research suggests that clobetasol propionate demonstrates superior pharmacologic efficacy in the treatment of psoriasis when compared to halcinonide. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Corticosteroids. Its therapeutic use is listed as anti-inflammatories. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a semi-synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Halciderm, Halog and Halcimat. Its PubChem CID is 443943.

CAS No 3093-35-4
Molecular Formula C24H32ClFO5
Molecular Weight 455.0 g/mol
Synonyms (1S,2S,4R,8S,9S,11S,12R,13S)-8-(2-chloroacetyl)-12-fluoro-11-hydroxy-6,6,9,13-tetramethyl-5,7-dioxapentacyclo[10.8.0.02,9.04,8.013,18]icos-17-en-16-one

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