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Epoprostenol sodium

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Prostaglandin I2 sodium salt, (5Z,9α,11α,13E,15S)-6,9-Epoxy-11,15-dihydroxyprosta-5,13-dien-1-oic acid sodium salt, Epoprostenol sodium salt, PGI2-Na, Prostacyclin sodium salt

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C20H31NaO5
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
374.45
Beilstein:
6472195
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

epoprostenol

manufacturer/tradename

USP

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

CCCCC[C@H](O)/C=C/[C@H]1[C@H](O)C[C@@](O/2)([H])[C@]1([H])CC2=C\CCCC(O)=O.[Na]

InChI

1S/C20H32O5.Na/c1-2-3-4-8-15(21)10-11-16-17(22)12-18-20(16)14(13-25-18)7-5-6-9-19(23)24;/h7,10-11,15-18,20-22H,2-6,8-9,12-13H2,1H3,(H,23,24);/q;+1/p-1/b11-10+,14-7-;/t15-,16-,17+,18-,20+;/m0./s1

InChI key

OURCVRVJQMLUNA-QFDVFERUSA-M

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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 Pharmacopoeia.
For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Epoprostenol sodium USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Prostacyclin therapy improves hemodynamics in pulmonary arterial hypertension.

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.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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