Carboprost

CAS NO.：35700-23-3
Empirical Formula: C21H36O5
Molecular Weight: 368.51
MDL number: MFCD00135249
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-05-28 04:07:24

What is Carboprost?

Description

15(S)-15-methyl PGF_2α is a metabolically stable analog of PGF_2α. It is a potent uterine stimulant and abortifacient which can be administered intramuscularly to induce labor. It induces luteolysis and reduces serum progesterone concentrations when given as an intramuscular injection in non-pregnant rhesus monkeys.

Chemical properties

Off- White Solid

The Uses of Carboprost

Analog of prostaglandin F2a. Oxytocic

The Uses of Carboprost

Analog of prostaglandin F2α. Oxytocic.

What are the applications of Application

15(S)-15-methyl Prostaglandin F2α is an analog of PGF2α

Definition

ChEBI: Prostaglandin F2alpha in which the hydrogen at position 15 is substituted by methyl (S configuration). It is used as an abortifacient agent that is effective in both the first and second trimesters of regnancy.

brand name

Hemabate (Pharmacia & Upjohn).

Properties of Carboprost

Melting point:	79-82°C
Boiling point:	418.83°C (rough estimate)
Density	1.0390 (rough estimate)
refractive index	1.6120 (estimate)
storage temp.	-20°C Freezer, Under Inert Atmosphere
solubility	10 mM Na2CO3: >6.5 mg/ml (from PGF2a); DMF: >100 mg/ml (from PGF2a); DMSO: >100 mg/ml (from PGF2a); Ethanol: >100 mg/ml (from PGF2a); PBS pH 7.2: >10 mg/ml (from PGF2a)
pka	4.76±0.10(Predicted)
form	Solid
color	White
CAS DataBase Reference	35700-23-3(CAS DataBase Reference)