(16β)-17,21-Bis(acetyloxy)-16-methyl-pregna-1,4,9(11)-triene-3,20-dione is an intermediate in the synthesis of (16β)-17,21-Dihydroxy-16β-methyl-pregna-1,4,9(11)-triene-3,20-dione which is used in biological studies to perform preclinical characterization of VBP15, a novel anti-inflammatory delta 9,11 steroid. This compound is also used in analytical studies to determine the stability from reversed-phase high performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC) to separate low levels of dexamethasone and other related compounds from betametasone, which is an active pharmaceutical ingredient.
Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.