Prostaglandin H2, prostanoid (ab120910)
Key features and details
- Major prostanoid; important precursor in eicosanoid synthesis
- CAS Number: 42935-17-1
- Purity: > 95%
- Supplied in acetone (100 µg/ml)
- Form / State: Liquid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
Prostaglandin H2, prostanoid -
Description
Major prostanoid; important precursor in eicosanoid synthesis -
Alternative names
- PGH2
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Biological description
Major prostanoid; important precursor in eicosanoid synthesis. Formed following catalysis of arachidonic acid (AA) by COX and is subsequently converted by cell-specific synthases to form biologically active PGs and thromboxane. -
Purity
> 95% -
CAS Number
42935-17-1 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Chemical name
(5Z,9α,11α,13E,15S)-9,11-Epidioxy-15-hydroxyprosta-5,13-dien-1-oic acid -
Molecular weight
352.47 -
Molecular formula
C20H32O5 -
Storage instructions
Shipped on Dry Ice. Store at -80°C. Avoid freeze / thaw cycle. -
Solubility overview
Supplied in acetone (100 µg/ml) -
Handling
Providing storage is as stated on the product vial and the vial is kept tightly sealed, the product can be stored for up to 6 months. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.
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SMILES
CCCCC[C@@H](O)/C=C/[C@H]1[C@@H]2OO[C@@H](C2)[C@H]1C/C=CCCCC(O)=O -
Source
Synthetic
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