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Dexamethasone, 96%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
General Information
• Dexamethasone is a synthetic adrenal glucocorticoid that modulates carbohydrate metabolism, inhibits adrenocorticotropic hormone secretion, and has pronounced anti-inflammatory activity
• Dexamethasone can bind to specific nuclear steroid receptors, inhibiting pro-inflammatory signals, promoting anti-inflammatory signals, and interfering with NF-kB activation and apoptotic pathways
Applications
• It can be used to study apoptosis, cell signaling pathways, and gene expression
• This compound also shows adrenergic, antiemetic, and antineoplastic activities
• It has been used as an important regulator of cellular proliferation and differentiation in vitro human cell cultures
• Dexamethasone has been applied in culture media to promote the differentiation of adipose-derived stem cells into osteogenic tissue
• It is used in in vitro stimulation of primary normal human bronchial epithelial cells (NHBE) and airway smooth muscle (ASM)
• This compound is used for its ability to regulate T cell survival, growth, and differentiation.
• It can also inhibit the induction of nitric oxide synthase.
Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 255.0°C to 261.0°C |
Color | White |
Loss on Drying | 0.5% max. (105°C, 3 hrs) |
Infrared Spectrum | Authentic |
Assay Percent Range | 96% |
Packaging | Glass bottle |
Quantity | 250 mg |
Merck Index | 15, 2945 |
Specific Rotation | + 75.00 |
Solubility Information | Solubility in water: 10mg/100mL (25 c). Other solubilities: soluble in acetone,ethanol and chloroform |
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Safety and Handling
- Dexamethasone
- Warning
- Carcinogenicity Category 2
- H351-Suspected of causing cancer.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
RUO – Research Use Only