BETAMETHASONE
UNII 9842X06Q6M

Substance Identification & Data

This profile provides standardized clinical and technical data for Betamethasone, uniquely identified by the FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII) 9842X06Q6M.

Technical mappings include the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number 378-44-9 and the RxNorm Concept ID (RxCUI) 1514. Explore the sections below for detailed nomenclature and a complete directory of NDC-listed products containing this ingredient.

FDA UNII Code
9842X06Q6M
CAS Registry Number
378-44-9
RxNorm Concept ID

Detailed Substance Profile

Preferred Name
BETAMETHASONE
Official standardized name for this substance within the FDA UNII nomenclature system.
Molecular Formula
9842X06Q6M
The specific atomic composition represented as a molecular structure string.
InChIKey
C22H29FO5
International Chemical Identifier digital signature for unique molecular identification.
SMILES String
UREBDLICKHMUKA-DVTGEIKXSA-N
Line notation for describing the chemical structure and connectivity of atoms.
NCI Thesaurus
National Cancer Institute reference terminology for clinical and research data.
PubChem CID
Unique identification number in the NCBI database of chemical substances.
INN ID
1045
Sequential identifier assigned via the WHO International Nonproprietary Name program.
Substance Type
chemical
ISO 11238 classification category (e.g., Chemical, Polymer, Protein).
Ingredient Role
C[C@H]1C[C@@]2([H])[C@]3([H])CCC4=CC(=O)C=C[C@]4(C)[C@]3([C@H](C[C@]2(C)[C@]1(C(=O)CO)O)O)F

Synonyms and Nomenclature

This section provides a complete list of nomenclature and identifier mappings for Betamethasone. Identifiers are organized into official regulatory terms, commercial trade names, and technical systematic synonyms used to ensure accurate identification across clinical pharmaceutical databases, regulatory filings, and electronic health records.

FDA Official Name

BETAMETHASONE

Common Names & Synonyms

BETAMETHASONE [EP IMPURITY]
BETAMETHASONE [EP MONOGRAPH]
BETAMETHASONE [INN]
BETAMETHASONE [JAN]
BETAMETHASONE [MART.]
BETAMETHASONE [MI]
BETAMETHASONE [ORANGE BOOK]
BETAMETHASONE [USAN]
BETAMETHASONE [USP MONOGRAPH]
BETAMETHASONE [USP-RS]
BETAMETHASONE [VANDF]
BETAMETHASONE [WHO-DD]
BETAMETHASONE [WHO-IP]
BETAMETHASONE ACETATE IMPURITY A [EP IMPURITY]
BETAMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE IMPURITY A
BETAMETHASONE VALERATE IMPURITY A [EP IMPURITY]
BETAMETHASONUM [WHO-IP LATIN]
CELESTENE
DESACORT-BETA
DEXAMETHASONE IMPURITY B [EP IMPURITY]
FLOSTERON
FLUBENISOLONE

Brand / Trade Names

CELESTONE
RINDERON

Systematic Nomenclature

9-FLUORO-11.BETA.,17,21-TRIHYDROXY-16.BETA.-METHYLPREGNA-1,4-DIENE-3,20-DIONE.
PREGNA-1,4-DIENE-3,20-DIONE, 9-FLUORO-11,17,21-TRIHYDROXY-16-METHYL-, (11.BETA.,16.BETA.)-

Technical Codes

NSC-39470
SCH 4831
SCH-4831
VISUBETA

NDC Products Containing BETAMETHASONE

This unique ingredient identifier is listed as an ingredient or substance in the following products in the NDC directory: