Prostaglandin F2α methyl ester – 1 mg

Brand:
Cayman
CAS:
33854-16-9
Storage:
-20
UN-No:
De Minimis - 1231 / 3

Prostaglandin F2α methyl ester (PGF2α methyl ester) is an analog of PGF2α in which the C-1 carboxyl group has been esterified as the methyl ester. PGF2α methyl ester was one of the first PG esters shown to have ocular hypotensive activity.{8837} This compound continues to be a standard by which other ocular hypotensive PG prodrugs are evaluated. The methyl ester is about 4-5 times more potent than the free acid, PGF2α. This difference is attributed to improved corneal penetration, and a depot effect of prolonged retention of the ester form of the compound in ocular tissue. A 2.5 µg dose of PGF2α-OMe applied to the eyes of cats results in a 6-8 mm Hg reduction in IOP.{8837}  

 

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PGF2α methyl ester is an analog of PGF2α in which the C-1 carboxyl group has been esterified as the methyl ester. PGF2α methyl ester was one of the first PG esters shown to have ocular hypotensive activity.{8837} This compound continues to be a standard by which other ocular hypotensive PG prodrugs are evaluated. The methyl ester is about 4-5 times more potent than the free acid, PGF2α. This difference is attributed to improved corneal penetration, and a depot effect of prolonged retention of the ester form of the compound in ocular tissue. A 2.5 µg dose of PGF2α-OMe applied to the eyes of cats results in a 6-8 mm Hg reduction in IOP.{8837}


Formal name: 9α,11α,15S-trihydroxy-prosta-5Z,13E-dien-1-oic acid, methyl ester

Synonyms:  PGF2α methyl ester

Molecular weight: 368.5

CAS: 33854-16-9

Purity: ≥98%

Formulation: A solution in methyl acetate


Product Type|Biochemicals|Lipids|Prostaglandins||Research Area|Lipid Biochemistry|Cyclooxygenase Pathway||Research Area|Neuroscience|Ophthalmology