*** CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION ***

RTECS NUMBER            : TU3830500
CHEMICAL NAME           : Pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione,
                          6,9-difluoro-11-hydroxy-16-methyl-21-((1-oxopentyl)ox
                          y)-, (6-alpha,11-beta,16-alpha)-
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER     : 59198-70-8
BEILSTEIN REFERENCE NO. : 2030579
LAST UPDATED            : 199806
DATA ITEMS CITED        : 26
MOLECULAR FORMULA       : C27-H36-F2-O5
MOLECULAR WEIGHT        : 478.63
WISWESSER LINE NOTATION : L E5 B666 OV AHTTT&J A1 BF CQ E1 FV1OV4 G1 LF
COMPOUND DESCRIPTOR     : Drug
                          Reproductive Effector
                          Hormone
SYNONYMS/TRADE NAMES :
   * DFV
   *   6-alpha,9-Difluoro-11-beta-hydroxy-16-alpha-methyl-21-valeryloxy-1,4-pre
     gnadiene-3,20-dione
   * Diflucortolone valerate
   * Diflucortolone 21-valerate
   * Diflucortolonvalerianat
   *   6-alpha,9-Difluoro-11-beta-hydroxy-21-valeryloxy-16-alpha-methyl-1,4-pre
     gnadiene-3,20-dione
   * Nerisona
   * Nerisone
   * Temetex
   * Texmeten
 
                       *** HEALTH HAZARD DATA ***
 
                        ** ACUTE TOXICITY DATA **
 
TYPE OF TEST            : LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE       : Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED        : Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION           : 3100 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
   Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
   ARZNAD Arzneimittel-Forschung. Drug Research.  (Editio Cantor Verlag,
   Postfach 1255, W-7960 Aulendorf, Fed. Rep. Ger.)  V.1-    1951-
   Volume(issue)/page/year: 26,1476,1976
 
TYPE OF TEST            : LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE       : Intraperitoneal
SPECIES OBSERVED        : Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION           : 19500 ug/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
   Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
   IYKEDH Iyakuhin Kenkyu.  Study of Medical Supplies.  (Nippon Koteisho
   Kyokai, 12-15, 2-chome, Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150, Japan)  V.1- 1970- 
   Volume(issue)/page/year: 8,165,1977
 
TYPE OF TEST            : LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE       : Subcutaneous
SPECIES OBSERVED        : Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION           : 13 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
   Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
   ARZNAD Arzneimittel-Forschung. Drug Research.  (Editio Cantor Verlag,
   Postfach 1255, W-7960 Aulendorf, Fed. Rep. Ger.)  V.1-    1951-
   Volume(issue)/page/year: 26,1476,1976
 
TYPE OF TEST            : LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE       : Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED        : Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION           : 4750 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
   Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
   IYKEDH Iyakuhin Kenkyu.  Study of Medical Supplies.  (Nippon Koteisho
   Kyokai, 12-15, 2-chome, Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150, Japan)  V.1- 1970- 
   Volume(issue)/page/year: 11,811,1980
 
TYPE OF TEST            : LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE       : Intraperitoneal
SPECIES OBSERVED        : Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION           : 432 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
   Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
   ARZNAD Arzneimittel-Forschung. Drug Research.  (Editio Cantor Verlag,
   Postfach 1255, W-7960 Aulendorf, Fed. Rep. Ger.)  V.1-    1951-
   Volume(issue)/page/year: 26,1476,1976
 
TYPE OF TEST            : LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE       : Subcutaneous
SPECIES OBSERVED        : Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION           : 140 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
   Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
   IYKEDH Iyakuhin Kenkyu.  Study of Medical Supplies.  (Nippon Koteisho
   Kyokai, 12-15, 2-chome, Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150, Japan)  V.1- 1970- 
   Volume(issue)/page/year: 11,811,1980
 
TYPE OF TEST            : LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE       : Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED        : Mammal - dog
DOSE/DURATION           : 1 gm/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
   Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
   ARZNAD Arzneimittel-Forschung. Drug Research.  (Editio Cantor Verlag,
   Postfach 1255, W-7960 Aulendorf, Fed. Rep. Ger.)  V.1-    1951-
   Volume(issue)/page/year: 26,1476,1976
 
TYPE OF TEST            : LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE       : Subcutaneous
SPECIES OBSERVED        : Rodent - rabbit
DOSE/DURATION           : 26300 ug/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
   Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
   NIIRDN Drugs in Japan (Ethical Drugs).  (Yakugyo Jiho Co., Ltd., Tokyo,
   Japan)  Volume(issue)/page/year: -,554,1995
 
                 ** OTHER MULTIPLE DOSE TOXICITY DATA **
 
TYPE OF TEST            : TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE       : Administration onto the skin
SPECIES OBSERVED        : Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION           : 10500 mg/kg/5W-I
TOXIC EFFECTS :
   Endocrine - other changes
   Blood - changes in bone marrow (not otherwise specified)
   Blood - changes in serum composition (e.g. TP, bilirubin, cholesterol)
REFERENCE :
   IYKEDH Iyakuhin Kenkyu.  Study of Medical Supplies.  (Nippon Koteisho
   Kyokai, 12-15, 2-chome, Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150, Japan)  V.1- 1970- 
   Volume(issue)/page/year: 9,64,1978
 
TYPE OF TEST            : TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE       : Subcutaneous
SPECIES OBSERVED        : Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION           : 12 mg/kg/30D-C
TOXIC EFFECTS :
   Endocrine - other changes
   Endocrine - changes in adrenal weight
   Blood - changes in bone marrow (not otherwise specified)
REFERENCE :
   IYKEDH Iyakuhin Kenkyu.  Study of Medical Supplies.  (Nippon Koteisho
   Kyokai, 12-15, 2-chome, Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150, Japan)  V.1- 1970- 
   Volume(issue)/page/year: 8,302,1977
 
TYPE OF TEST            : TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE       : Subcutaneous
SPECIES OBSERVED        : Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION           : 756 ug/kg/27W-I
TOXIC EFFECTS :
   Blood - changes in leukocyte (WBC) count
   Kidney, Ureter, Bladder - changes in bladder weight
   Nutritional and Gross Metabolic - weight loss or decreased weight gain
REFERENCE :
   IYKEDH Iyakuhin Kenkyu.  Study of Medical Supplies.  (Nippon Koteisho
   Kyokai, 12-15, 2-chome, Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150, Japan)  V.1- 1970- 
   Volume(issue)/page/year: 9,36,1978
 
TYPE OF TEST            : TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE       : Subcutaneous
SPECIES OBSERVED        : Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION           : 12 mg/kg/30D-C
TOXIC EFFECTS :
   Endocrine - changes in adrenal weight
   Blood - changes in bone marrow (not otherwise specified)
   Blood - changes in leukocyte (WBC) count
REFERENCE :
   IYKEDH Iyakuhin Kenkyu.  Study of Medical Supplies.  (Nippon Koteisho
   Kyokai, 12-15, 2-chome, Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150, Japan)  V.1- 1970- 
   Volume(issue)/page/year: 8,302,1977
 
                          ** REPRODUCTIVE DATA **
 
TYPE OF TEST            : TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE       : Administration onto the skin
SPECIES OBSERVED        : Rodent - rat
DOSE                    : 5 gm/kg
SEX/DURATION            : female 6-15 day(s) after conception
TOXIC EFFECTS :
   Reproductive - Specific Developmental Abnormalities - body wall
   Reproductive - Specific Developmental Abnormalities - musculoskeletal system
REFERENCE :
   ARZNAD Arzneimittel-Forschung. Drug Research.  (Editio Cantor Verlag,
   Postfach 1255, W-7960 Aulendorf, Fed. Rep. Ger.)  V.1-    1951-
   Volume(issue)/page/year: 26,1476,1976
 
TYPE OF TEST            : TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE       : Administration onto the skin
SPECIES OBSERVED        : Rodent - rat
DOSE                    : 25 gm/kg
SEX/DURATION            : female 6-15 day(s) after conception
TOXIC EFFECTS :
   Reproductive - Effects on Embryo or Fetus - fetotoxicity (except death,
   e.g., stunted fetus)
   Reproductive - Effects on Embryo or Fetus - fetal death
   Reproductive - Specific Developmental Abnormalities - craniofacial
   (including nose and tongue)
REFERENCE :
   ARZNAD Arzneimittel-Forschung. Drug Research.  (Editio Cantor Verlag,
   Postfach 1255, W-7960 Aulendorf, Fed. Rep. Ger.)  V.1-    1951-
   Volume(issue)/page/year: 26,1476,1976
 
TYPE OF TEST            : TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE       : Subcutaneous
SPECIES OBSERVED        : Rodent - rat
DOSE                    : 1200 ug/kg
SEX/DURATION            : male 30 day(s) pre-mating
TOXIC EFFECTS :
   Reproductive - Paternal Effects - prostate, seminal vesicle, Cowper's gland,
   accessory glands
REFERENCE :
   IYKEDH Iyakuhin Kenkyu.  Study of Medical Supplies.  (Nippon Koteisho
   Kyokai, 12-15, 2-chome, Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150, Japan)  V.1- 1970- 
   Volume(issue)/page/year: 8,302,1977
 
TYPE OF TEST            : TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE       : Subcutaneous
SPECIES OBSERVED        : Rodent - rat
DOSE                    : 700 ug/kg
SEX/DURATION            : female 7-13 day(s) after conception
TOXIC EFFECTS :
   Reproductive - Effects on Embryo or Fetus - fetotoxicity (except death,
   e.g., stunted fetus)
   Reproductive - Effects on Embryo or Fetus - fetal death
   Reproductive - Specific Developmental Abnormalities - body wall
REFERENCE :
   YKRYAH Yakubutsu Ryoho.  Medicinal Treatment.  (Tokyo, Japan)  V.1-14,
   1968-81.  Suspended.  Volume(issue)/page/year: 10,1357,1977
 
TYPE OF TEST            : TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE       : Subcutaneous
SPECIES OBSERVED        : Rodent - rat
DOSE                    : 700 ug/kg
SEX/DURATION            : female 7-13 day(s) after conception
TOXIC EFFECTS :
   Reproductive - Effects on Newborn - growth statistics (e.g.%, reduced weight
   gain)
REFERENCE :
   YKRYAH Yakubutsu Ryoho.  Medicinal Treatment.  (Tokyo, Japan)  V.1-14,
   1968-81.  Suspended.  Volume(issue)/page/year: 10,1357,1977
 
TYPE OF TEST            : TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE       : Subcutaneous
SPECIES OBSERVED        : Rodent - rat
DOSE                    : 400 ug/kg
SEX/DURATION            : female 16-19 day(s) after conception
TOXIC EFFECTS :
   Reproductive - Specific Developmental Abnormalities - urogenital system
REFERENCE :
   YKRYAH Yakubutsu Ryoho.  Medicinal Treatment.  (Tokyo, Japan)  V.1-14,
   1968-81.  Suspended.  Volume(issue)/page/year: 10,1357,1977
 
TYPE OF TEST            : TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE       : Subcutaneous
SPECIES OBSERVED        : Rodent - mouse
DOSE                    : 400 ug/kg
SEX/DURATION            : female 14-17 day(s) after conception
TOXIC EFFECTS :
   Reproductive - Effects on Embryo or Fetus - fetotoxicity (except death,
   e.g., stunted fetus)
   Reproductive - Effects on Embryo or Fetus - fetal death
   Reproductive - Specific Developmental Abnormalities - craniofacial
   (including nose and tongue)
REFERENCE :
   YKRYAH Yakubutsu Ryoho.  Medicinal Treatment.  (Tokyo, Japan)  V.1-14,
   1968-81.  Suspended.  Volume(issue)/page/year: 11,237,1978
 
TYPE OF TEST            : TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE       : Subcutaneous
SPECIES OBSERVED        : Rodent - mouse
DOSE                    : 7 ug/kg
SEX/DURATION            : female 7-13 day(s) after conception
TOXIC EFFECTS :
   Reproductive - Effects on Newborn - weaning or lactation index (e.g., #
   alive at weaning per # alive at day 4)
REFERENCE :
   YKRYAH Yakubutsu Ryoho.  Medicinal Treatment.  (Tokyo, Japan)  V.1-14,
   1968-81.  Suspended.  Volume(issue)/page/year: 11,237,1978
 
TYPE OF TEST            : TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE       : Subcutaneous
SPECIES OBSERVED        : Rodent - mouse
DOSE                    : 70 ug/kg
SEX/DURATION            : female 7-13 day(s) after conception
TOXIC EFFECTS :
   Reproductive - Specific Developmental Abnormalities - craniofacial
   (including nose and tongue)
REFERENCE :
   YKRYAH Yakubutsu Ryoho.  Medicinal Treatment.  (Tokyo, Japan)  V.1-14,
   1968-81.  Suspended.  Volume(issue)/page/year: 11,237,1978
 
TYPE OF TEST            : TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE       : Subcutaneous
SPECIES OBSERVED        : Rodent - mouse
DOSE                    : 700 ug/kg
SEX/DURATION            : female 7-13 day(s) after conception
TOXIC EFFECTS :
   Reproductive - Effects on Newborn - viability index (e.g., # alive at day 4
   per # born alive)
REFERENCE :
   YKRYAH Yakubutsu Ryoho.  Medicinal Treatment.  (Tokyo, Japan)  V.1-14,
   1968-81.  Suspended.  Volume(issue)/page/year: 11,237,1978
 
TYPE OF TEST            : TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE       : Administration onto the skin
SPECIES OBSERVED        : Rodent - rabbit
DOSE                    : 32500 mg/kg
SEX/DURATION            : female 6-18 day(s) after conception
TOXIC EFFECTS :
   Reproductive - Effects on Embryo or Fetus - fetotoxicity (except death,
   e.g., stunted fetus)
   Reproductive - Specific Developmental Abnormalities - craniofacial
   (including nose and tongue)
   Reproductive - Specific Developmental Abnormalities - body wall
REFERENCE :
   ARZNAD Arzneimittel-Forschung. Drug Research.  (Editio Cantor Verlag,
   Postfach 1255, W-7960 Aulendorf, Fed. Rep. Ger.)  V.1-    1951-
   Volume(issue)/page/year: 26,1476,1976
 
TYPE OF TEST            : TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE       : Administration onto the skin
SPECIES OBSERVED        : Rodent - rabbit
DOSE                    : 650 mg/kg
SEX/DURATION            : female 6-18 day(s) after conception
TOXIC EFFECTS :
   Reproductive - Fertility - post-implantation mortality (e.g. dead and/or
   resorbed implants per total number of implants)
REFERENCE :
   ARZNAD Arzneimittel-Forschung. Drug Research.  (Editio Cantor Verlag,
   Postfach 1255, W-7960 Aulendorf, Fed. Rep. Ger.)  V.1-    1951-
   Volume(issue)/page/year: 26,1476,1976
 
TYPE OF TEST            : TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE       : Subcutaneous
SPECIES OBSERVED        : Rodent - rabbit
DOSE                    : 650 ug/kg
SEX/DURATION            : female 6-18 day(s) after conception
TOXIC EFFECTS :
   Reproductive - Effects on Embryo or Fetus - fetal death
   Reproductive - Specific Developmental Abnormalities - craniofacial
   (including nose and tongue)
REFERENCE :
   YKRYAH Yakubutsu Ryoho.  Medicinal Treatment.  (Tokyo, Japan)  V.1-14,
   1968-81.  Suspended.  Volume(issue)/page/year: 11,229,1978
 
TYPE OF TEST            : TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE       : Subcutaneous
SPECIES OBSERVED        : Rodent - rabbit
DOSE                    : 26 ug/kg
SEX/DURATION            : female 6-18 day(s) after conception
TOXIC EFFECTS :
   Reproductive - Effects on Embryo or Fetus - fetotoxicity (except death,
   e.g., stunted fetus)
REFERENCE :
   YKRYAH Yakubutsu Ryoho.  Medicinal Treatment.  (Tokyo, Japan)  V.1-14,
   1968-81.  Suspended.  Volume(issue)/page/year: 11,229,1978
 
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