Description / Application
Triamcinolone acetonide is a synthetic glucocorticoid that is the 16,17-acetonide of triamcinolone. Used to treat various skin infections. It has a role as an anti-inflammatory drug and an anti-allergic agent. It is a primary alpha-hydroxy ketone, a glucocorticoid, a 21-hydroxy steroid, an 11beta-hydroxy steroid, a 20-oxo steroid, a 3-oxo-Delta(4) steroid, a fluorinated steroid and a cyclic ketal. It is functionally related to a triamcinolone. It derives from a hydride of a pregnane.
Identities
| Alternative Name | 9alpha-Fluoro-16alpha-hydroxyprednisolone-16alpha,17alpha-acetonide; Azmacort |
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| Molecular Formula | C24H31FO6 |
| Molecular Weight | 434.5 |
| MFCD | MFCD00056834 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statements | H360 |
| Precautionary Statements | P201;P202;P281;P308+P313;P405;P501 |