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M6807

Sigma-Aldrich

Misoprostol

≥99% (HPLC)

Synonym(s):

(±)-15-Deoxy-(16RS)-16-hydroxy-16-methylprostaglandin E1 methyl ester

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C22H38O5
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
382.53
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352211
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.77

Quality Level

assay

≥99% (HPLC)

form

liquid

functional group

ester

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

CCCCC(C)(O)C\C=C\[C@H]1[C@H](O)CC(=O)[C@@H]1CCCCCCC(=O)OC

InChI

1S/C22H38O5/c1-4-5-14-22(2,26)15-10-12-18-17(19(23)16-20(18)24)11-8-6-7-9-13-21(25)27-3/h10,12,17-18,20,24,26H,4-9,11,13-16H2,1-3H3/b12-10+/t17-,18-,20-,22?/m1/s1

InChI key

OJLOPKGSLYJEMD-URPKTTJQSA-N

Gene Information

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Biochem/physiol Actions

Cytoprotective PGE1 analog that prevents NSAID-induced gastric ulceration.
PGE1 analog prodrug which is rapidly de-esterified to active "misoprostolic acid". Cited for extremely wide-ranging therapeutic effects, including prevention of NSAID-induced gastric ulceration, regulation of immunologic cascades, inhibition of platelet-activating factor (PAF), treatment of ethanol- and acetaminophen-induced hepatotoxicity and hepatitis, and stimulation of cartilage repair after injury.

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Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Repr. 1B

Storage Class

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

wgk_germany

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable


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