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HCID 3003Generated: October 23, 2026

Celestone

Betamethason · Betametasone · betamethasone standard · C22H29O5F · Dermabet · Celestone · 17,21-trihydr · FLUBENISOLONE

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Celestone molecular structure

Identifiers & Physical Properties

CAS No.378-44-9
Molecular formulaC22H29FO5
Average molar mass392.5 g/mol
Monoisotopic mass392.19990218 g/mol
SMILESCC1CC2C3CCC4=CC(=O)C=CC4(C)C3(F)C(O)CC2(C)C1(O)C(=O)CO
InChIKeyUREBDLICKHMUKA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
PubChem CID3003
ChEBICHEBI:93851

Chemical & Physical Properties

XLogP1.9
Topological polar surface area94.8
Hydrogen bond donors3
Hydrogen bond acceptors6
Rotatable bonds2
Heavy atoms28
Formal charge0
Complexity805
Melting point235-237°C
alphaD +108° (acetone)
Boiling point568.2±50.0 °C(Predicted)
Density1.1283 (estimate)
Refractive index118 ° (C=1, Dioxane)
Storage conditions0-6°C
SolubilityPractically insoluble in water, sparingly soluble in anhydrous ethanol, very slightly soluble in methylene chloride.58mg/L(25 ºC)
pKa (acidity coefficient)12.13±0.70(Predicted)
Physical stateSolid
ColorWhite to Off-White
Biological sourcesynthetic (organic)
Merck14,1180
InChIKeyUREBDLICKHMUKA-DVTGEIKXSA-N
SMILES[H][C@@]12C[C@H](C)[C@](O)(C(=O)CO)[C@@]1(C)C[C@H](O)[C@@]3(F)[C@@]2([H])CCC4=CC(=O)C=C[C@]34C
LogP (partition coefficient)2.01 at 25℃
CAS DataBase Reference378-44-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
FDA UNII9842X06Q6M
NCI Drug Dictionarybetamethasone
ATC codeA07EA04,C05AA05,D07AC01,D07XC01,H02AB01,R01AD06,R03BA04,S01BA06,S01CB04,S02BA07,S03BA03
NIST Chemistry ReferencePregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione, 9alpha-fluoro-11beta,17alpha,21-trihydroxy-16beta-methyl-(378-44-9)
EPA Substance Registry SystemPregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione, 9-fluoro-11,17,21-trihydroxy-16-methyl-, (11.beta.,16.beta.)- (378-44-9)
UNSPSC Code51111800
NACRESNA.77
Protein binding65%
Excreted unchanged in urine5%
Volume of distribution1.4(L/kg)
Biological half-life5.5 / -
GHS pictogramGHS08
Signal wordDanger
GHS hazard statementsH360FD-H373
GHS precautionary statementsP202-P260-P280-P308+P313-P405-P501
Target organsLiver,Kidney,Endocrine system
Personal protective equipment (PPE)Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)
Hazard symbolsXi,Xn,T
Risk statements (R)40-48/20/21-61
Safety statements (S)22-36-45-53
Water hazard class (WGK)2
RTECS numberTU4000000
Customs code29379000
Storage class6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
Hazard classRepr. 1BSTOT RE 2
Hazardous substances data378-44-9(Hazardous Substances Data)
ToxicityLD50 oral in mouse: > 4500mg/kg
REACH registrationsActive

Safety & Regulations

Personal protective equipment (PPE)Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)
Water hazard class (WGK)2
RTECS numberTU4000000
Customs code29379000
ToxicityLD50 oral in mouse: > 4500mg/kg
Risk statements (R)40-48/20/21-61
Signal wordDanger
GHS pictogramGHS08
Hazard symbolsXi,Xn,T
Safety statements (S)22-36-45-53
Storage class6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
Target organsLiver,Kidney,Endocrine system
GHS hazard statementsH360FD-H373
REACH registrationsActive
Hazard classRepr. 1BSTOT RE 2
GHS precautionary statementsP202-P260-P280-P308+P313-P405-P501
Hazardous substances data378-44-9(Hazardous Substances Data)

Applications & Uses

Uses

Hormone drugs.It is mainly used for anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic. It is suitable for rheumatoid arthritis and various skin diseases. Betamethasone role is similiar to dexamethasone, its anti-inflammatory effect is stronger than dexamethasone, triamcinolone, hydrocortisone and it has few side effects.

Description

Shortly after the introduction of dexamethasone, betamethasone, which differs from dexamethasone only in configuration of the 16-methyl group, was made available for the treatment of rheumatic diseases and dermatologic disorders. This analogue, which contains a 16β-methyl group, has received sufficient clinical trial examination to indicate that it is as effective as dexamethasone or, perhaps, even slightly more active. Although this drug has been reported to be less toxic than other steroids, some clinical investigators suggest that it is best used for short-term therapy.

Description

Betamethasone is a synthetic corticosteroid. Like other corticosteroids, betamethasone has anti-inflammatory actions. Betamethasone also accelerates fetal lung maturation and has been used to decrease neonatal mortality and morbidity in infants born before 34 weeks of gestation.

Uses

glucocorticoid, antiinflammatory

Uses

anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive

Uses

Betamethasone is a glucocorticoid used as an anti-inflammatory agent.

General Description

Betamethasone, 9-fluoro-11β,17,21-trihydroxy-16β-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione,is available as a variety of ester derivatives.Betamethasone valerate, USP (17-valerate)Betamethasone acetate, USP (21-acetate)Betamethasone sodium phosphate, USP (21-sodiumphosphate)Betamethasone dipropionate, USP (17-propionate,21-propionate).