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Is Clocortolone vegetarian?

Clocortolone

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Clocortolone is a synthetic topical corticosteroid, used as its pivalate ester in creams for treating dermatitis, notable for containing both chlorine and fluorine atoms.

Also known as 9-Chlor-6alpha-fluor-11beta,21-dihydroxy-16alpha-methyl-1,4-pregnadien-3,20-dion, Cloderm
INCI name Clocortolone
CAS number 4828-27-7
EC number 225-406-7
CosIng ID 81857
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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