Compound Q&A
What is Beclomethasone Dipropionate (Betamethasone Dipropionate EP Impurity E) (CAS: 5534-09-8)?
Answer
Beclomethasone Dipropionate (Betamethasone Dipropionate EP Impurity E), with CAS number 5534-09-8, is a corticosteroid compound classified as an impurity in the European Pharmacopoeia (EP). It is a white to off-white crystalline powder, soluble in ethanol and methanol, and exhibits anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties. This compound is a derivative of betamethasone, commonly used in pharmaceuticals, but its presence as an impurity requires careful monitoring during drug production.
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CAS No
5534-09-8
English Name
Beclomethasone Dipropionate (Betamethasone Dipropionate EP Impurity E)
Molecular Formula
C28H37ClO7
Molecular Weight
521.0500000000003 g/mol
SMILES
CCC(=O)OCC(=O)C1(C(CC2C1(CC(C3(C2CCC4=CC(=O)C=CC43C)Cl)O)C)C)OC(=O)CC
InChIKey
KUVIULQEHSCUHY-XYWKZLDCSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08