Misoprostol (free acid) ≥98% (by TLC)
Supplier: Enzo Life Sciences
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Synonyms:
(±)-15-Deoxy-(16R,S)-16-hydroxy-16-methyl-prostaglandin E1
Prostanoid receptor ligand
Free acid form of the cytoprotective PGE₁ analog misoprostol. Misoprostol prevents NSAID-induced gastric ulceration. The free acid form is active in cell free assays and in cell culture and receptor preparations (receptor binding assays etc.). The methyl ester form (misoprostol) is a prodrug and must be hydrolysed via intracellular or other esterases in order to display biological activity.
Soluble in 100% ethanol (>15 mg/ml) or DMSO (>20 mg/ml).
Formula:
C₂₁H₃₆O₅ MW: 368.514 g/mol Storage Temperature: Freezer |
MDL Number:
MFCD00869984 CAS Number: 112137-89-0 UN: 2810 ADR: 6.1,III |
Specification Test Results
Purity | ≥98% (TLC) |
Appearance | Yellow viscous oil |
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