Carboprost Property

Melting point:

79-82°C

Boiling point:

418.83°C (rough estimate)

Density 

1.0390 (rough estimate)

refractive index 

1.6120 (estimate)

storage temp. 

-20°C Freezer, Under Inert Atmosphere

solubility 

10 mM Na2CO3: >6.5 mg/ml (from PGF2a); DMF: >100 mg/ml (from PGF2a); DMSO: >100 mg/ml (from PGF2a); Ethanol: >100 mg/ml (from PGF2a); PBS pH 7.2: >10 mg/ml (from PGF2a)

form 

Solid

pka

4.76±0.10(Predicted)

color 

White

CAS DataBase Reference

35700-23-3(CAS DataBase Reference)

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness

H360May damage fertility or the unborn child

Precautionary statements

P201Obtain special instructions before use.

P202Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.

P210Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

P240Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.

P241Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment.

P242Use only non-sparking tools.

P243Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P303+P361+P353IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.

P304+P340IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P308+P313IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

P312Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

P337+P313IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

P370+P378In case of fire: Use … for extinction.

P403+P233Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

P403+P235Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

P405Store locked up.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

Carboprost Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Description

15(S)-15-methyl PGF_2α is a metabolically stable analog of PGF_2α. It is a potent uterine stimulant and abortifacient which can be administered intramuscularly to induce labor. It induces luteolysis and reduces serum progesterone concentrations when given as an intramuscular injection in non-pregnant rhesus monkeys.

Chemical Properties

Off- White Solid

Uses

Analog of prostaglandin F2α. Oxytocic.

Uses

Analog of prostaglandin F2a. Oxytocic

Definition

ChEBI: Prostaglandin F2alpha in which the hydrogen at position 15 is substituted by methyl (S configuration). It is used as an abortifacient agent that is effective in both the first and second trimesters of regnancy.

brand name

Hemabate (Pharmacia & Upjohn).