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M6807

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:
59122-46-2
Molecular Weight:
382.53
NACRES:
NA.77
PubChem Substance ID:
24897117
UNSPSC Code:
12352211
MDL number:
MFCD00274550
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Quality Level

200

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

human ... PTGER3(5733), PTGIR(5739)

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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pictograms

Skull and crossbonesHealth hazard
GHS06,GHS08

signalword

Danger

hcodes

H301,H360

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

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

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SLCF0002
SLCD5093
SLCD2185
SLCC5355

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Ingrid Sääv et al.
Human reproduction (Oxford, England), 30(6), 1314-1322 (2015-04-04)
Can sublingual administration of misoprostol 1 h prior to vacuum aspiration be more effective than vaginal administration and as effective as either route three 3 h prior to surgery? Sublingually administered misoprostol is superior to vaginally administered misoprostol when given
Amanda Selk et al.
Obstetrics and gynecology, 118(4), 941-949 (2011-09-22)
To estimate the benefits and harms of misoprostol use for cervical dilation in patients undergoing operative hysteroscopy. We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (from inception to February 2011). We also searched trial registries, other
C W Ho et al.
Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics, 37(8), 819-824 (2013-02-26)
Poor adherence to gastroprotective agents (GPAs) is common among users of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or low-dose aspirin (ASA). There are little data on the utilization of GPAs among NSAID and ASA users complicated by ulcer bleeding. To study the
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Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
M6807-10MG04061834061311