Epoprostenol sodium

Epoprostenol sodium (Prostaglandin I2 (sodium salt)), the synthetic form of the natural prostaglandin derivative prostacyclin (prostaglandin I2), is registered worldwide for the treatment of Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Epoprostenol sodium is used in pulmonary hypertension and transplantation as a potent inhibitor of platelet aggregation.

Product information

CAS Number: 61849-14-7

Molecular Weight: 374.45

Formula: C20H31NaO5

Synonym:

Prostaglandin I2 sodium salt

Prostacyclin sodium salt

Flolan

Chemical Name: sodium 5-[(2Z,3aR,4R,5R,6aR)-6a-hydrogenio-5-hydroxy-4-[(1E,3S)-3-hydroxyoct-1-en-1-yl]-hexahydro-2H-cyclopenta[b]furan-2-ylidene]pentanoate

Smiles: CCCCC[C@H](O)/C=C/[C@@H]1[C@H]2C/C(=C/CCCC(=O)O[Na])/O[C@@H]2C[C@H]1O

InChiKey: LMHIPJMTZHDKEW-XBFQACPYSA-M

InChi: InChI=1S/C20H32O5.Na/c1-2-3-4-7-14(21)10-11-16-17-12-15(8-5-6-9-20(23)24)25-19(17)13-18(16)22;/h8,10-11,14,16-19,21-22H,2-7,9,12-13H2,1H3,(H,23,24);/q;+1/p-1/b11-10+,15-8-;/t14-,16+,17+,18+,19+;/m0./s1

Technical Data

Appearance: Solid Power

Purity: ≥98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)

Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical or refer to Certificate of Analysis

Storage Condition: Dry, dark and -20 ^oC for 1 year or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Shelf Life: ≥12 months if stored properly.

Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 ^oC for 1 month or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Drug Formulation: To be determined

HS Tariff Code: 382200

References:

1. Provencher S, et al.Quality of life, safety and efficacy profile of thermostable flolan in pulmonary arterialhypertension. PLoS One. 2015 Mar 20;10(3):e0120657.

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