Halobetasol propionate
English Synonyms: ulobetasol propionate;HALOBETASOL PROPIONATE;21-chloro-6alpha,9-difluoro-11beta,17-dihydroxy-16beta-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione 17-propionate;Halobetasol;6 alpha-fluoroclobetasol 17-propionate;21-Chloro-6alpha,9-difluoro-11beta,17-dihydroxy-16beta-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione 17-propionate;(6α,11β,16β)-21-Chloro-6,9-difluoro-11-hydroxy-16-methyl-17-(1-oxopropoxy)pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione;BMY-30056
CAS NO.: 66852-54-8
Assay: 98%
Molecular Formula:C25H31ClF2O5
Molecular Weight:484.96
Ulobetasol or halobetasol is a corticosteroid used to treat psoriasis. It is a group I corticosteroid under the US classification, the most potent class of such drugs. Halobetasol propionate is usually supplied as a 0.05% topical cream.
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (e.g., eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash). Halobetasol reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This medication is a very strong (super-high potency) corticosteroid.
