Technical Data

271302
CAS Number
14484-47-0
Grade
Highly Purified
MDL Number
MFCD00866106
Molecular Formula
C₂₅H₃₁NO₆
Molecular Weight
441.52
EU Commodity Code
38220090
Shipping Temp
RT
Storage Temp
4°C
Deflazacort
(11β,16β)-21-(Acetyloxy)-11-hydroxy-2'-methyl-5'H-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

A systemic corticosteroid. A derivative of prednisolone. Used for rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.

Synonyms
(11β,16β)-21-(Acetyloxy)-11-hydroxy-2'-methyl-5'H-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
>215°C (dec.)
Solubility
Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
Storage and Stability
May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.

Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.

References
Nathansohn, G., et al.: J. Med. Chem., 10,799 (1967), Schiatti, P., et al.: Arzneim. Forsch., 30, 1543 (1980), Cavall-Perin, P., et al.: Eur. J. Clin. Pharmacol., 26, 357 (1984), Imbimbo, B., et al.: Adv. Exp. Med. Biol., 171, 241 (1984)
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