Desonide

CAS 638-94-8

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Desonide is triamcinolone acetonide with hydrogen instead of the fluorine substituent at position 9. A corticosteroid anti-inflammatory, it is used topically as a cream, ointment or lotion for the treatment of various skin disorders. It has a role as an anti-inflammatory drug. It is an 11beta-hydroxy steroid, a 21-hydroxy steroid, a 20-oxo steroid, a corticosteroid, a cyclic ketal, a 3-oxo-Delta(1),Delta(4)-steroid and a primary alpha-hydroxy ketone.

About the API

Technology

High Potent

Therapeutic category

Dermatology

Regulations

	EU DMF
	US DMF

Systematic Name

(1S,2S,4R,8S,9S,11S,12S,13R)-11-hydroxy-8-(2-hydroxyacetyl)-6,6,9,13-tetramethyl-5,7-dioxapentacyclo[10.8.0.02,9.04,8.013,18]icosa-14,17-dien-16-one

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