Formulation: A solution in ethanol
Formal Name: 9α,11α,15R-trihydroxy-16-phenoxy-17,18,19,20-tetranor-prosta-5Z,13E-dien-1-oic acid, methyl amide
Purity: ≥98%
Formula Markup: C23H33NO5
Formula Weight: 403,5
Shelf life (days): 365
Notes: Prostaglandin F2α (PGF2α) drives luteolysis and smooth muscle contraction by activating the FP receptor. Stable, lipophilic analogs of PGF2α are used to modulate luteolysis and treat glaucoma. 16-phenoxy tetranor PGF2α is a metabolically stable form of PGF2α containing a 16-phenoxy group at the ω-terminus. It binds to the FP receptor on ovine luteal cells with much greater affinity (440%) than PGF2α.{2058} 16-phenoxy tetranor PGF2α methyl amide is a lipophilic analog of 16-phenoxy tetranor PGF2α. Methyl amides of PGs may serve as prodrugs, as they are hydrolyzed in certain tissues to generate the bioactive free acid.