Misoprostol
SIGMA/M6807 - ≥99% (HPLC)
Synonym: (±)
CAS Number: 59122-46-2
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C22H38O5
Molecular Weight: 382.53
MDL Number: MFCD00274550
Linear Formula: C22H38O5
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | ≥99% (HPLC) |
| form | liquid |
| functional group | ester |
| InChI | 1S/C22H38O5/c1-4-5-14-22( |
| InChI key | OJLOPKGSLYJEMD-URPKTTJQSA |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| SMILES string | CCCCC(C)(O)CC=C[C@H]1[C |
| storage temp. | −20°C |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Cytoprotective PGE1 analog that prevents NSAID-induced gastric ulceration. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | 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. |
| Symbol | ![]() GHS06,GHS08 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H301 - H360 |
| Precautionary statements | P201 - P301 + P310 + P330 |
| Hazard Codes | T |
| Risk Statements | 60-61-25 |
| Safety Statements | 53-45 |
| RIDADR | UN 2810 6.1 / PGIII |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥99% (HPLC) |
| Storage Temp. | −20°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352211 |



