FLUMETHASONE PIVALATE
Flumethasone pivalate is a potent topical steroid with anti‑inflammatory effects. Side effects include burning, dryness, and potential atrophy.
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Product Description
Mechanism of Action
Flumethasone pivalate is an esterified glucocorticoid with enhanced lipophilicity and prolonged tissue activity. It suppresses inflammatory gene transcription and modulates immune‑cell responses.
Benefits and Advantages
Used in dermatologic corticosteroid research, topical formulation design and cytokine‑modulation studies.
Side Effects and Risks
Possible skin thinning, systemic absorption effects and immunosuppression.
Datasheet
| Molecular Formula | C27H36F2O5 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 494.6 g/mol |
| CAS Number | 2002-29-1 |
| Storage Condition | Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container tightly closed. Protect from moisture and light. |
| Solubility | 1.07e-02 g/L |
| Purity | Purity information is available upon request (COA). |
| Synonym | FLUMETHASONE PIVALATE; 2002-29-1; Locorten; Flumethasone 21-pivalate; Flumetasone pivalate |
| IUPAC/Chemical Name | [2-[(6S,8S,9R,10S,11S,13S,14S,16R,17R)-6,9-difluoro-11,17-dihydroxy-10,13,16-trimethyl-3-oxo-6,7,8,11,12,14,15,16-octahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-yl]-2-oxoethyl] 2,2-dimethylpropanoate |
| InChl Key | JWRMHDSINXPDHB-OJAGFMMFSA-N |
| InChl Code | InChI=1S/C27H36F2O6/c1-14-9-16-17-11-19(28)18-10-15(30)7-8-24(18,5)26(17,29)20(31)12-25(16,6)27(14,34)21(32)13-35-22(33)23(2,3)4/h7-8,10,14,16-17,19-20,31,34H,9,11-13H2,1-6H3/t14-,16+,17+,19+,20+,24+,25+,26+,27+/m1/s1 |
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