Fluorometholone

Name: Fluorometholone
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-007482

About Fluorometholone

Fluorometholone (CAS 426-13-1) is a high-purity reference standard of Fluorometholone offered by Vaqora Chemicals. With the molecular formula C22H29FO4, it has a molar mass of 376.5 g/mol. It is also known as Fluorometholone (1278007) or 21-Desoxy-9a-fluoro-6a-methylprednisolone.

It is supplied as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 4 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Laboratories use this Fluorometholone standard for identity and assay testing, system suitability checks and method validation supporting ANDA and DMF filings. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide. This item is currently in stock for prompt dispatch.

Typical applications

Identification & assay
Method development & validation
QC reference material

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Fluorometholone
Catalogue No.	VQ-007482
CAS Number	426-13-1
IUPAC name	(6S,8S,9R,10S,11S,13S,14S,17R)-17-acetyl-9-fluoro-11,17-dihydroxy-6,10,13-trimethyl-6,7,8,11,12,14,15,16-octahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-one
Molecular formula	C₂₂H₂₉FO₄
Molecular weight	376.5 g/mol
Exact mass	376.205
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	FAOZLTXFLGPHNG-KNAQIMQKSA-N
SMILES	C[C@H]1C[C@H]2[C@@H]3CC[C@@]([C@]3(C[C@@H]([C@@]2([C@@]4(C1=CC(=O)C=C4)C)F)O)C)(C(=O)C)O
PubChem CID	9878

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	2
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 5
TPSA	74.6 Å²
Synonyms	Fluorometholone (1278007), 21-Desoxy-9a-fluoro-6a-methylprednisolone, Cortilet, Delmeson, Efflumidex, FML, Loticort, Oxylone, Ursnon, Fluor-Op, FML Forte, Fluorometolone

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H332Harmful if inhaled
H361Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child

Precautionary statements: P203, P261, P264, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P317, P318, P321, P330, P362 + P364, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Fluorometholone?

The CAS Registry Number of Fluorometholone is 426-13-1. It is also known as Fluorometholone (1278007), 21-Desoxy-9a-fluoro-6a-methylprednisolone, Cortilet.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Fluorometholone?

Fluorometholone has the molecular formula C22H29FO4 and a molecular weight of 376.5 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (6S,8S,9R,10S,11S,13S,14S,17R)-17-acetyl-9-fluoro-11,17-dihydroxy-6,10,13-trimethyl-6,7,8,11,12,14,15,16-octahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-one.

What is Fluorometholone used for?

Fluorometholone is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Fluorometholone. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Fluorometholone can I order?

We supply Fluorometholone in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg, 250 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Fluorometholone?

Yes. Every lot of Fluorometholone is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Fluorometholone be shipped internationally?

Yes. Fluorometholone is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.