Prostaglandin F2alpha methyl ester

Prostaglandin F2alpha methyl ester (PGF2alpha methyl ester) is an analog of PGF2alpha in which the C-1 carboxyl group has been esterified as the methyl ester. PGF2alpha methyl ester was one of the first PG esters shown to have ocular hypotensive activity. This compound continues to be a standard by which other ocular hypotensive PG prodrugs are evaluated. The methyl ester is about 4-5 times more potent than the free acid, PGF2alpha. This difference is attributed to improved corneal penetration, and a depot effect of prolonged retention of the ester form of the compound in ocular tissue. A 2.5 µg dose of PGF2alpha-OMe applied to the eyes of cats results in a 6-8 mm Hg reduction in IOP.Formal Name: 9alpha,11alpha,15S-trihydroxy-prosta-5Z,13E-dien-1-oic acid, methyl ester. CAS Number: 33854-16-9. Synonyms: PGF2alpha methyl ester. Molecular Formula: C21H36O5. Formula Weight: 368.5. Purity: >98%. Formulation: (Request formulation change), A solution in methyl acetate. Solubility: DMF: 35 mg/ml, DMSO: 35 mg/ml, Ethanol: 50 mg/ml, Ethanol:PBS (pH 7.2) (1:4): 0.4 mg/ml. SMILES: CCCCC[C@H](O)/C=C/[C@H]1[C@H](O)C[C@H](O)[C@@H]1C/C=C\CCCC(OC)=O. InChi Code: InChI=1S/C21H36O5/c1-3-4-7-10-16(22)13-14-18-17(19(23)15-20(18)24)11-8-5-6-9-12-21(25)26-2/h5,8,13-14,16-20,22-24H,3-4,6-7,9-12,15H2,1-2H3/b8-5-,14-13+/t16-,17+,18+,19-,20+/m0/s1. InChi Key: PJDMFGSFLLCCAO-NVRZHKMMSA-N.