Misoprostol
USP/1444300 - United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
Synonym: (±)
CAS Number: 59122-46-2
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C22H38O5
Molecular Weight: 382.53
MDL Number: MFCD00274550
Linear Formula: C22H38O5
Product Type: Chemical
API family | misoprostol |
application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
format | neat |
grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
InChI | 1S/C22H38O5/c1-4-5-14-22( |
InChI key | OJLOPKGSLYJEMD-URPKTTJQSA |
manufacturer/tradename | USP |
SMILES string | CCCCC(C)(O)CC=C[C@H]1[C |
storage temp. | −20°C |
Analysis Note: | These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind. |
Application: | Misoprostol USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. |
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. |
General description: | This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Ph |
Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
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Signal word | Danger |
Hazard statements | H301 - H360 |
Precautionary statements | P201 - P280 - P301 + P330 + P331 + P310 - P308 + P313 |
RIDADR | UN 2810 6.1 / PGIII |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
Storage Temp. | −20°C |
UNSPSC | 41116107 |