| A systemic corticosteroid. A derivative of prednisolone. Used for rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. Synonyms: (11beta,16beta)-21-(Acetyloxy)-11-hydroxy-2-methyl-5H-pregna-1,4-dieno[17,16-d]oxazole-3,20-dione, Azacort, Azacortinol, Calcort, DL 458IT, Deflan, Deflazacort, Dezacor, Dezacort, Flantadin, L 5458, Lantadin, MDL 458, Oxazacort, 2-((6aR,6bS,7S,8aS,8bS,11aR,12aS,12bS)-7-hydroxy-6a,8a,10-trimethyl-4-oxo-1,2,4,6a,6b,7,8,8a,11a,12,12a,12b-dodecahydro-8bH-naphtho[2,1:4,5]indeno[1,2-d]oxazol-8b-yl)-2-oxoethyl acetate CAS No: 14484-47-0 Molecular Formula: C25H31NO6 Molecular Weight: 441.52 Appearance: White to off-white powder Purity: 98% Melting Point: >215C (dec.) Solubility: Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) Storage and Stability: May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at -20C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap. |
