Misoprostol

• Catalog No.: M6807
• CAS Number: 59122-46-2
• M. F.: C22H38O5
• M. W.: 382.53412
• Purity: ≥99% (TLC)

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: methyl 7-[(1R,2R,3R)-3-hydroxy-2-[(1E)-4-hydroxy-4-methyloct-1-en-1-yl]-5-oxocyclopentyl]heptanoate
• IUPAC Traditional name: misoprostol
• Synonyms: (±)-15-Deoxy-(16RS)-16-hydroxy-16-methylprostaglandin E1 methyl ester

DATABASE IDS

• MDL Number: MFCD00274550
• CAS Number: 59122-46-2
• PubChem SID: 24897117

PROPERTIES

• Purity: ≥99% (TLC)
• Gene Information: human ... PTGIR(5739)
• GHS Signal Word: Danger
• GHS Hazard statements: H301-H360
• European Hazard Symbols: Toxic (T)
• GHS Precautionary statements: P201-P301 + P310-P308 + P313
• RID/ADR: UN 2810 6.1/PG 3
• Risk Statements: 60-61-25
• Safety Statements: 53-45
• Storage Temperature: -20°C
• Hazard Class: 6.1
• UN Number: 2810
• Packing Group: 3
• German water hazard class: 3

DETAILS

Description (English)

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.1