Bioactivity | 21-Desacetyldeflazacort (21-desDFZ) is the active metabolite of Deflazacort (HY-13609). Deflazacort is an anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant. Deflazacort is an inactive pro-drug which can be rapidly converted by esterases to the active metabolite 21-desacetyldeflazacort after oral administration[1]. | |||||||||
Name | 21-Desacetyldeflazacort | |||||||||
CAS | 13649-57-5 | |||||||||
Formula | C23H29NO5 | |||||||||
Molar Mass | 399.48 | |||||||||
Appearance | Solid | |||||||||
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. | |||||||||
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Reference | [1]. Möllmann H, et al. Pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic evaluation of deflazacort in comparison to methylprednisolone and prednisolone. Pharm Res. 1995 Jul;12(7):1096-100. |