Prostacyclin

Epoprostenol is a potent vasodilator used mainly for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a natural source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include epoprostenol and Vasocyclin. Its PubChem CID is 5282411.

CAS No 35121-78-9
Molecular Formula C20H32O5
Molecular Weight 352.5 g/mol
Synonyms (5Z)-5-[(3aR,4R,5R,6aS)-5-hydroxy-4-[(E,3S)-3-hydroxyoct-1-enyl]-3,3a,4,5,6,6a-hexahydrocyclopenta[b]furan-2-ylidene]pentanoic acid

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