538907

Prostaglandin F _2α

Major uterine luteolytic prostaglandin.

• Synonym(s): Prostaglandin F _2α
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₂₀H₃₄O₅
• CAS Number: 551-11-1
• Molecular Weight: 354.48
• UNSPSC Code: 12352211
• NACRES: NA.77

Properties

• Quality Level: 100
• Assay: ≥98% (TLC)
• form: solid
• manufacturer/tradename: Calbiochem^®
• storage condition: OK to freeze; desiccated
• color: white
• solubility: ethanol: 100 mg/mL
• shipped in: wet ice
• storage temp.: −20°C
• InChI: 1S/C20H34O5/c1-2-3-6-9-15(21)12-13-17-16(18(22)14-19(17)23)10-7-4-5-8-11-20(24)25/h4,7,12-13,15-19,21-23H,2-3,5-6,8-11,14H2,1H3,(H,24,25)/b7-4+,13-12+
• InChI key: PXGPLTODNUVGFL-RTYMFESYSA-N

Description

General description

Major uterine luteolytic prostaglandin.

Major uterine luteolytic prostaglandin. A pulmonary vasoconstrictor. Inhibits nitric oxide production by the uterine tissue and increases uterine contractility.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Primary Target
A pulmonary vasoconstrictor

Product does not compete with ATP.

Warning

Toxicity: Harmful & Carcinogenic / Teratogenic (E)

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C).

Other Notes

Dong, Y.L., et al. 1997. Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. 177, 907.
Vincent, D.L., et al. 1986. Prostaglandins 31, 715.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS08,GHS07
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H302,H360D
• Precautionary Statements: P202 - P264 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P308 + P313 - P405
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Repr. 1B
• Storage Class Code: 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