| Description | Carboprost (15(S)-15-Methyl Prostaglandin F2α) is a synthetic prostaglandin analogue of PGF2α which has the effect of oxytocic. Carboprost is commonly used to restore uterine tone. |
| Synonyms | 15(S)-15-Methyl Prostaglandin F2α, 15-Methyl-PGF2α, 卡前列素 |
| molecular weight | 368.51 |
| Molecular formula | C21H36O5 |
| CAS | 35700-23-3 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| Solubility | DMSO: 78 mg/mL (211.66 mM) |
| References | 1. Vallera C, et al. Uterotonic Medications: Oxytocin, Methylergonovine, Carboprost, Misoprostol. Anesthesiol Clin. 2017 Jun;35(2):207-219. 2. J W Wilks, et al. Inhibition of the Monkey Corpus Luteum With 15-methyl Prostaglandins. Prostaglandins. 1980 Nov;20(5):793-805. 3. Carlan SJ, et al. Effect of intramuscular 15-methyl prostaglandin F2 alpha after second-trimester delivery. Obstet Gynecol. 1997 Jan;89(1):5-9. |