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P5390

Sigma-Aldrich

Prostaglandin B2

≥98%, synthetic

Synonym(s):

(5Z,13E,15S)-15-Hydroxy-9-oxoprosta-5,8(12),13-trien-1-oic acid, PGB2

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C20H30O4
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
334.45
Beilstein:
2153006
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352211
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.77

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

Assay

≥98%

form

solution

solubility

ethanol: ~100 mg/mL
PBS, pH 7.2: ~2 mg/mL
DMSO: ~50 mg/mL

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

CCCCC[C@H](O)\C=C\C1=C(C\C=C/CCCC(O)=O)C(=O)CC1

InChI

1S/C20H30O4/c1-2-3-6-9-17(21)14-12-16-13-15-19(22)18(16)10-7-4-5-8-11-20(23)24/h4,7,12,14,17,21H,2-3,5-6,8-11,13,15H2,1H3,(H,23,24)/b7-4-,14-12+/t17-/m0/s1

InChI key

PRFXRIUZNKLRHM-HKVRTXJWSA-N

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Application

Prostaglandin B2 has been used as an internal standard in high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC).

Biochem/physiol Actions

Prostaglandin B2 (PGB2) is an eicosanoid and a lipid mediator. It is synthesized by the dehydration of PGE2. It is a primary prostaglandin associated with the osteoblasts and may induce pulmonary hypertension. PGB2 is also reported to inhibit glucagon stimulated glycogenolysis and forskolin-stimulated adenylate cyclase activity in plasma membranes.

Physical form

Prostaglandin B2 is supplied as a solution in methyl acetate

Preparation Note

PGB2 is provided as a solution in methyl acetate. To change the solvent, evaporate the methyl acetate under a gentle stream of nitrogen and immediately add the solvent of choice. PGB2, purged with an inert gas, is soluble in ethanol at ~100 mg/mL, DMSO at ~50 mg/mL and in dimethyl formamide at ~ 75 mg/mL.

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Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Central nervous system

Supplementary Hazards

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

15.8 °F

Flash Point(C)

-9 °C

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Carlos Artério Sorgi et al.
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J H Feyen et al.
Prostaglandins, 28(6), 769-781 (1984-12-01)
The effects of parathyroid hormone (PTH), dihydroxycholecalciferol (1,25-(OH)2 D3), thrombin, epidermal growth factor (EGF) and 12-o-tetradecanoylphorbol-13-acetate (PMA) on the biosynthesis and release of arachidonic acid metabolites were studied in primary cultures of osteoblast-like cells isolated from 18-day-old chick embryo calvaria.
Sarah F Muldoon et al.
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