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Alprostadil

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Prostaglandin E1, (11α,13E,15S)-11,15-Dihydroxy-9-oxoprost-13-enoic acid, Alprostadil, PGE1

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C20H34O5
CAS Number:
745-65-3
Molecular Weight:
354.48
Beilstein:
5294062
EC Number:
212-017-2
MDL number:
MFCD00077860
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329830830
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

alprostadil

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

O=C1[C@H](CCCCCCC(O)=O)[C@@H](/C=C/[C@H](CCCCC)O)[C@H](O)C1

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/h12-13,15-17,19,21,23H,2-11,14H2,1H3,(H,24,25)/b13-12+/t15-,16+,17+,19+/m0/s1

InChI key

GMVPRGQOIOIIMI-DWKJAMRDSA-N

Gene Information

human ... PTGER1(5731) , PTGER2(5732)

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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

Alprostadil EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Pictograms

Skull and crossbones
GHS06

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H301

Precautionary Statements

P301 + P310 + P330

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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