Glucocorticoid anti-inflammatory. It is also found as an impurity in Dexamethasone.Synonyms:(11B,16a)-9-Fluoro-11,21-dihydroxy-16-methyl-pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione; 17-Deoxydexamethasone; 9-Fluoro-16a-methyl-1-corticosterone; Desoximetasone; Stidex; Topicort; Topicorte; TopisolonCAS Number:382-67-2Molecular Formula:C₂₂H₂₉FO₄Molecular Weight:376.46Appearance:White to off-white crystalline powderPurity:97-103%Identification A, B:ConformsResidue on Ignition:≤0.2%Melting Point:206-218ºCHeavy Metals:≤0.002%Residual Solvent:Methanol: ≤3000ppmDichloromethane: ≤600ppmEthyl Acetate: ≤5000ppmSpecific Optical Rotation:+107 to +112°Solubility:Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)Loss on Drying:≤1%Particle Size:99% (<30 micron)Storage:4°CMeets or exceeds USP39
