EINECS: 263-273-7
Molecular Formula: C₂₀H₃₁O₅.Na
Synonyms: U 53,217A; Epoprostenol sodium; Epoprostenol sodium [USAN:BAN]; sodium (5Z)-5-[(1S,3R,4S,5R)-3-hydroxy-4-[(E,3S)-3-hydroxyoct-1-enyl]-8-oxabicyclo[3.3.0]oct-7-ylidene]pentanoate; sodium 5-[(1S,3R,4S,5R)-3-hydroxy-4-[(3S)-3-hydroxyoct-1-enyl]-8-oxabicyclo[3.3.0]oct-7-ylidene]pentanoate; Flolan; Epoprostenol sodium (JAN/USAN); Prosta-5,13-dien-1-oic acid,6,9-epoxy-11,15-dihydroxy-,monosodium salt,(5Z,9R,11R,13E,15S)-; Sodium (Z)-(3aR,4R,5R,6aS)-hexahydro-5-hydroxy-4-((E)-(3S)-3-hydroxy-1-octenyl)-2H-cyclopenta(b)furan-delta(sup 2,delta)-valerate; Epoprosterol sodium; 5-[(1S,3R,4S,5S)-3-hydroxy-4-[(E,3S)-3-hydroxyoct-1-enyl]-8-oxabicyclo[3.3.0]oct-7-ylidene]pentanoate; Cyclo-Prostin; Sodium (5Z,13E,15S)-6,9alpha-epoxy-11alpha,15-dihydroxyprosta-5,13-dien-1-oate; Prosta-5,13-dien-1-oic acid, 6,9-epoxy-11,15-dihydroxy-, sodium salt, (5Z,9alpha,11alpha,13E,15S)-; Flolan (TN);
Appearance: white crystalline powder
Molecular Weight: 374.4469
Boiling Point: 530.2°Cat760mmHg
Melting Point: 168-170 °C
Flash Point: 182.1°C
Storage Temperature: −20°C
Solubility: H2O: 1 mg/mL Hydrolyzes to 6-ketoprostaglandin F1α in aqueous solution
Biological Activity: Endogenous prostanoid that is a potent agonist at IP prostanoid receptors. Inhibits platelet aggregation and induces vasodilation.