Latanoprost is a prostaglandin Falpha that is the isopropyl ester prodrug of latanoprost free acid. Used in the treatment of open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. Among its listed roles, it functions as a antiglaucoma drug, an antihypertensive agent, an EC 4.2.1.1 (carbonic anhydrase) inhibitor and a prodrug. It is a prostaglandins Falpha, a triol and an isopropyl ester. Functionally, it is related to latanoprost free acid. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Prostaglandins. Its therapeutic use is listed as dermatologicals and ophthalmic agents. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Xalatan and Latanoprostum. Its PubChem CID is 5311221.
Latanoprost
| CAS No | 130209-82-4 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C26H40O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 432.60 g/mol |
| Synonyms | propan-2-yl (Z)-7-[(1R,2R,3R,5S)-3,5-dihydroxy-2-[(3R)-3-hydroxy-5-phenylpentyl]cyclopentyl]hept-5-enoate |
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Latanoprost is a prostaglandin Falpha that is the isopropyl ester prodrug of latanoprost free acid. Used in the treatment of open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension.
The listed CAS number is 130209-82-4.
The listed molecular formula is C26H40O5.
The listed molecular weight is 432.60 g/mol.
propan-2-yl (Z)-7-[(1R,2R,3R,5S)-3,5-dihydroxy-2-[(3R)-3-hydroxy-5-phenylpentyl]cyclopentyl]hept-5-enoate.
The source lists Xalatan and Latanoprostum.