l General Information |
Product Name | Misoprostol |
General description | Cytoprotective PGE1 analog that prevents NSAID-induced gastric ulceration. |
Synonym | methyl 7-[(1R,2R,3R)-3-hydroxy-2-[(E)-4-hydroxy-4-methyloct-1-enyl]-5-oxocyclopentyl]heptanoate |
Purity | ≥99.0%(HPLC) | CAS Number | 59122-46-2 |
Formula | C22H38O5 | Molecular Weight | 382.541 |
Suitability | BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc. |
l Physical and Chemical Information |
Appearance | Colorless to Faint Yellow Liqulid |
l Biological Information |
Biochem/Physiol
Actions | A synthetic analog of natural prostaglandin E1. It produces a dose-related inhibition of gastric acid and pepsin secretion, and enhances mucosal resistance to injury. It is an effective anti-ulcer agent and also has oxytocic properties. |
l Storage |
Storage temp. | -20°C |
l Precautions and Disclaimer |
This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses. |
l References |
1. http://www.drugbank.ca 2. https://ncit.nci.nih.gov 3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov |
