Description
6-keto PGE1 is a metabolite isolated after the incubation of PGI2 with rabbit liver microsomes.{6609} However, it is not produced in appreciable amounts following IV infusion of PGI2 in humans.{6610} 6-keto PGE1 is equipotent with PGI2 as a vasodilator; in most other aspects its activity resembles PGE1.{423}
Formal name: 6,9-dioxo-11α,15S-dihydroxy-prost-13E-en-1-oic acid
Synonyms: 6-keto PGE1
Molecular weight: 368.5
CAS: 67786-53-2
Purity: ≥98%
Formulation: A solution in ethanol
Product Type|Biochemicals|Lipids|Prostaglandins||Research Area|Cardiovascular System|Vasculature|Vasodilation||Research Area|Lipid Biochemistry|Cyclooxygenase Pathway