Description
15(R)-15-methyl PGF2α methyl ester is a lipid soluble prodrug form of 15(R)-15-methyl PGF2α with increased membrane permeability. Acid-catalyzed epimerization of 15(R)-15-methyl PGF2α methyl ester and hydrolysis of the ester converts it into the active 15(S)-15-methyl PGF2α.{4631,1989}
Formal name: 9α,11α,15R-trihydroxy-15-methyl-prosta-5Z,13E-dien-1-oic acid, methyl ester
Synonyms: 15(R)-15-methyl PGF2α methyl ester|15(R)-Methyl carboprost
Molecular weight: 382.5
CAS: 35700-22-2
Purity: ≥98%
Formulation: A solution in methyl acetate
Product Type|Biochemicals|Lipids|Prostaglandins||Research Area|Lipid Biochemistry|Cyclooxygenase Pathway