Cat Number: API61849147

Epoprostenol Sodium

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CAS Number

61849-14-7

Synonyms

Prostacyclin sodium salt
Flolan
Cyclo-Prostin

Description

A prostaglandin that is a powerful vasodilator and inhibits platelet aggregation. It is biosynthesized enzymatically from PROSTAGLANDIN ENDOPEROXIDES in human vascular tissue. The sodium salt has been also used to treat primary pulmonary hypertension (HYPERTENSION, PULMONARY).

Molecular Weight

374.4

Molecular Formula

C20H31NaO5

SMILES

CCCCCC(C=CC1C(CC2C1CC(=CCCCC(=O)[O-])O2)O)O.[Na+]

EINECS

263-273-7

Appearance

White powder

Boiling Point

530.2℃ at 760mmHg