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CAS No.: | 35121-78-9 |
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Name: | Epoprostenol |
Article Data: | 8 |
Molecular Structure: | |
Formula: | C20H32 O5 |
Molecular Weight: | 352.471 |
Synonyms: | 6(9)-Oxy-11,15-dihydroxyprosta-5,13-dienoicacid;Epoprostenol;PGI2;PGX;PGX (prostaglandin);Prostacyclin;ProstaglandinI;Prostaglandin I2;Prostaglandin X;U 53217;Vasocyclin; |
Density: | 1.221g/cm3 |
Boiling Point: | 530.2°Cat760mmHg |
Flash Point: | 182.1°C |
PSA: | 89.82000 |
LogP: | 2.07380 |
Prostacyclin (also called prostaglandin I2 or PGI2) is a prostaglandin member of the eicosanoid family of lipid molecules. It inhibits platelet activation and is also an effective vasodilator.
When used as a drug, it is also known as epoprostenol. The terms are sometimes used interchangeably.