Carboprost

Carboprost (15 (S) -15-Methyl Prostaglandin F2α) is a metabolically stable synthetic analog of prostaglandin F2α. Carboprost stimulates uterine contractions and induces abortion. Carboprost is used for postpartum hemorrhage due to uterine atony and for the termination of pregnancy in the second trimester[1][2].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[35700-23-3]

Product Name Alternative

15 (S) -15-Methyl Prostaglandin F2α; 15-Methyl-PGF2α

UNSPSC

12352211

Hazard Statement

H225-H319-H336-H360

Target

Prostaglandin Receptor

Type

Reference compound

Related Pathways

GPCR/G Protein

Field of Research

Endocrinology

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/carboprost.html

Purity

99.84

Solubility

DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)

Smiles

CCCCC[C@](C)(O)/C=C/[C@@H]1[C@H]([C@@H](O)C[C@H]1O)C/C=C\CCCC(O)=O

Molecular Formula

C21H36O5

Molecular Weight

368.51

Precautions

P210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P370+P378-P403+P233-P403+P235-P405-P501

References & Citations

[1]S J Carlan, et al. Effect of Intramuscular 15-methyl Prostaglandin F2 Alpha After Second-Trimester Delivery. Obstet Gynecol. 1997 Jan;89 (1) :5-9.|[2]J W Wilks, et al. Inhibition of the Monkey Corpus Luteum With 15-methyl Prostaglandins. Prostaglandins. 1980 Nov;20 (5) :793-805.