Formulation: A crystalline solid
Formal Name: 9α,11α,15S-trihydroxy-17S,20-dimethyl-prost-13E-en-1-oic acid
Purity: ≥98%
Formula Markup: C22H40O5
Formula Weight: 384,6
Shelf life (days): 365
Notes: 17,20-dimethyl Prostaglandin F1α (17,20-dimethyl PGF1α) is an analog of the limaprost family with structural modifications intended to give it a prolonged half-life and greater potency. Limaprost is an analog of PGE1 which is orally active in both rats and guinea pigs.{6808} The additional methyl groups in the lower side chain confer a 10-1,000 fold increase in potency over the parent compound.{6808} 17,20-dimethyl PGF1α has lower side chain modifications identical to limaprost. There are no published reports describing the pharmacology of 17,20-dimethyl PGF1α.