16β Methyl Epoxide (DB11) (CAS 981-34-0)
Compound Information: 9β,11β-Epoxy-17α,21-dihydroxy-16β-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione (CAS 981-34-0) Category Details Name 9β,11β-Epoxy-17α,21-dihydroxy-16β-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione CAS Number 981-34-0 Synonyms DB11; Betamethasone EP Impurity E; 16β-Methyl Epoxid; Beclomethasone Impurity 6 Molecular Formula C₂₂H₂₈O₅ Molecular Weight 372.45 g/mol Appearance White to light beige crystalline solid Melting Point 210–220°C Boiling Point ~565°C (predicted) Density 1.32 g/cm³ (predicted) Solubility Sparingly soluble in chloroform (heated), dioxane (heated), DMSO (heated); 903 μg/L in water (25°C) Storage Refrigerated (2–8°C), protected from light and moisture pKa 12.56 ± 0.70 (predicted) Form Solid Color White to light beige Key Notes: Analytical & Handling Guidelines: