DIFLORASONE
Diflorasone is a potent topical corticosteroid reducing inflammation via inhibition of cytokine release. Side effects include skin thinning, irritation, and telangiectasia.
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Product Description
Mechanism of Action
Diflorasone is a high‑potency fluorinated corticosteroid that activates glucocorticoid receptors, suppressing NF‑κB and AP‑1 signalling, reducing inflammatory mediator synthesis, and inhibiting leukocyte infiltration.
Benefits and Advantages
Used in dermatologic inflammation studies, GR‑signalling modelling, topical steroid potency assays, and cytokine‑suppression research.
Side Effects and Risks
Risks include skin atrophy, telangiectasia, hypothalamic‑pituitary suppression, irritation, and systemic absorption effects. Handle as a potent topical glucocorticoid.
Datasheet
| Molecular Formula | C22H29FO5 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 410.5 g/mol |
| CAS Number | 2557-49-5 |
| Storage Condition | Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container tightly closed. Protect from moisture and light. |
| Solubility | 8.53e-02 g/L |
| Purity | Purity information is available upon request (COA). |
| Synonym | diflorasone; 2557-49-5; Diflorasonum; Diflorasona; Murode |
| IUPAC/Chemical Name | (6S,8S,9R,10S,11S,13S,14S,16S,17R)-6,9-difluoro-11,17-dihydroxy-17-(2-hydroxyacetyl)-10,13,16-trimethyl-6,7,8,11,12,14,15,16-octahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-one |
| InChl Key | WXURHACBFYSXBI-XHIJKXOTSA-N |
| InChl Code | InChI=1S/C22H28F2O5/c1-11-6-13-14-8-16(23)15-7-12(26)4-5-19(15,2)21(14,24)17(27)9-20(13,3)22(11,29)18(28)10-25/h4-5,7,11,13-14,16-17,25,27,29H,6,8-10H2,1-3H3/t11-,13-,14-,16-,17-,19-,20-,21-,22-/m0/s1 |
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