Desonide is an organic compound with the chemical formula C24H32O6 and an average molecular weight of 416.51 g/mol. Desonide belongs to the hydroxysteroids, a subclass of steroids and steroid derivatives within the organic compounds.
This compound is found in or released from six recorded sources. These include healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and veterinary products, specifically as antiinflammatory agents, corticosteroids, and corticosteroids in combinations with antiseptics. It is also associated with household cleaning and consumer products, such as other smoking requisites and non electric simulated smoking devices, as well as building and construction materials, specifically floors. The recorded route of exposure for this substance is topical.
At the molecular level, desonide interacts with four recorded protein targets. It acts as an agonist or modulator of the glucocorticoid receptor (NR3C1). Additionally, it targets several steroid hormone receptors, including the estrogen-related receptor gamma (ESRRG), steroid hormone receptor ERR1 (ESRRA), and steroid hormone receptor ERR2 (ESRRB).
Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as 21-hydroxysteroids. These are steroids carrying a hydroxyl group at the 21-position of the steroid backbone.
