Dexamethasone

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Description

A potent glucocorticoid found to inhibit pulmonary carcinogenesis.

Specifications

Cas No.	50-02-2
Product ID	D1693
Product Name	Dexamethasone
Chemical Name	(11b,16a)-9-Fluoro-11,17,21-trihydro-16-methyl- pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione
Synonym	Decadron; Maxidex
Formula Wt.	392.46
Melting Point	223^oC-233^oC
Purity	≥97%
Solubility	Soluble in acetone, ethanol or water.
Store Temp	Ambient
Ship Temp	Ambient
References	Wattenberg, L.W. J. Cell. Biochem. Suppl. 22:162-168 (1995). Wattenberg, L.W., Estensen, R.D. Cancer Res. 56:5132-5135 (1996).