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Betamethasone dipropionate

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Betamethasone 17,21-dipropionate, 9α-Fluoro-16β-methyl-11β,17α,21-trihydroxy-1,4-pregnadiene-3,20-dione 17,21-dipropionate

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C28H37FO7
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
504.59
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

betamethasone

manufacturer/tradename

USP

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

SMILES string

[H][C@@]12C[C@H](C)[C@](OC(=O)CCl)(C(=O)COC(=O)CC)[C@@]1(C)C[C@H](O)C3(F)[C@@]2([H])CCC4=CC(=O)C=C[C@]34C

InChI

1S/C27H34ClFO7/c1-5-22(33)35-14-21(32)27(36-23(34)13-28)15(2)10-19-18-7-6-16-11-17(30)8-9-24(16,3)26(18,29)20(31)12-25(19,27)4/h8-9,11,15,18-20,31H,5-7,10,12-14H2,1-4H3/t15-,18-,19-,20-,24-,25-,26?,27-/m0/s1

InChI key

UOCNBCVPZWLUKX-HOBFILNXSA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application


  • Efficacy in Alopecia Areata Treatment: A study compared the effectiveness of topical betamethasone dipropionate with minoxidil in treating alopecia areata, highlighting its potent anti-inflammatory properties and its role in promoting hair regrowth. This positions betamethasone dipropionate as a key component in dermatological research aimed at understanding and improving treatment modalities for hair loss conditions (Aslam et al., 2024).

  • Post-Surgical Pain Management: Research demonstrated the utility of a cocktail containing betamethasone dipropionate in reducing pain and prolonging analgesic effects post-total knee arthroplasty. This study emphasizes the pharmacokinetic benefits of betamethasone dipropionate in clinical pain management, providing valuable insights for ongoing pharmacological innovations (Luo et al., 2024).

  • Improvement in Plaque Psoriasis: Betamethasone dipropionate was analyzed for its effectiveness in treating plaque psoriasis when used as part of a calcipotriol/betamethasone aerosol foam. The results underscore its significant role as a glucocorticoid receptor agonist, enhancing therapeutic outcomes for patients with psoriasis, thereby solidifying its place in anti-inflammatory steroid studies and psoriasis treatment compounds (Gerdes et al., 2024).

Biochem/physiol Actions

Betamethasone 17,21-dipropionate is a glucocorticoid with anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive activity.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Repr. 1B - STOT RE 2

Target Organs

Liver,Kidney,Endocrine system

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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Therapeutic drug monitoring, 36(1), 100-107 (2013-11-26)
Diflunisal, naproxen, ketoprofen, etodolac, mefenamic acid, rofecoxib, and celecoxib are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, which have analgesics, antipyretics, and anti-inflammatory activities. The aim of this work was to develop and validate a simple assay that could be implemented in most laboratories
Lawrence F Eichenfield et al.
Pediatric dermatology, 32(1), 28-35 (2014-11-22)
The objective of this study was to assess the safety and efficacy of the fixed combination calcipotriene 0.005% plus betamethasone dipropionate 0.064% topical suspension in adolescents with extensive scalp psoriasis. In this phase II, open-label, 8-week study, adolescents with psoriasis
Hanne Norsgaard et al.
Archives of dermatological research, 306(8), 719-729 (2014-07-17)
The calcipotriol/betamethasone dipropionate fixed-combination gel is widely used for topical treatment of psoriasis vulgaris. It has been hypothesized that calcipotriol counteracts glucocorticoid-induced skin atrophy which is associated with changes in the extracellular matrix (ECM). To elucidate the combined effects of
Paul L McCormack
Drugs, 71(6), 709-730 (2011-04-21)
Calcipotriol/betamethasone dipropionate (calcipotriol 50 μg/g and betamethasone 0.5 mg/g) is a fixed-dose combination of a vitamin D(3) analogue and a corticosteroid indicated for the once-daily, topical treatment of psoriasis vulgaris of the trunk, limbs and scalp in adults. Both the ointment (Daivobet®;
Julia M Bottomley et al.
Current medical research and opinion, 27(1), 251-268 (2010-12-15)
To evaluate the two-compound formulation (TCF) calcipotriol and betamethasone dipropionate (BDP) gel versus other topical therapies for scalp psoriasis in adults using direct and indirect comparisons. A systematic review identified 10 randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of topical treatments used in

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