Betamethasone Chemical Properties

The Betamethasone is an organic compound with the formula C22H29FO5. The IUPAC name of this chemical is (8S,9R,10S,11S,13S,14S,16S,17R)-9-fluoro-11,17-dihydroxy-17-(2-hydroxyacetyl)-10,13,16-trimethyl-6,7,8,11,12,14,15,16-octahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-one. With the CAS registry number 378-44-9, it is also named as (11β,16α)-9-Fluor-11,17,21-trihydroxy-16-methylpregna-1,4-dien-3,20-dion. The product's categories are Biochemistry; Hydroxyketosteroids; Steroids; Intermediates & Fine Chemicals; Pharmaceuticals. Besides, it is a white to off-white solid.

The Betamethasone is a corticosteroid used as a topical cream to relieve skin irritation, such as itching and flaking from eczema. Betamethasone dipropionate and salicylic acid can be used as a treatment for local psoriasis. Betamethasone is also used to stimulate fetal lung maturation (prevention of IRDS), and to decrease the incidence and mortality from intracranial hemorrhage in premature infants.

1. Properties

Name:Betamethasone

EINECS:206-825-4

Molecular Formula:C22H29FO5

CAS Registry Number:378-44-9

Appearance:white to off-white crystalline powder

Molecular Weight:392.47

Density:1.32g/cm3

Boiling Point:568.2°Cat760mmHg

Melting Point:235-237℃

Flash Point:297.5°C

Storage Temperature:0-6°C

Refractive index:118 ° (C=1, Dioxane)

Solubility:Sparingly sol in acetone and alc sparingly sol in dioxane,methanol;very slightly sol in chloroform&ether In water, 66.5 mg/l @ 25 deg C

Usage:Glucocorticoid

2. Personal protective equipment

1)Eye/face protection

Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).

2)Skin protection

Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands.

The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and the standard EN 374 derived from it.

3)Body Protection

Choose body protection in relation to its type, to the concentration and amount of dangerous substances, and to the specific work-place., The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.

4)Respiratory protection

Respiratory protection is not required. Where protection from nuisance levels of dusts are desired, use type N95 (US) or type P1 (EN 143) dust masks. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).