Description

Etiproston is a specialized synthetic prostaglandin analog with significant pharmacological activity. This high-purity compound is critical for advanced pharmaceutical research and development, particularly in the study of smooth muscle physiology and receptor interactions. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the development of novel therapeutic agents targeting specific prostaglandin pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Serves as a key reference standard and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) intermediate in preclinical studies.
• Biochemical Assays: Used as a potent agonist in receptor binding studies and functional assays to investigate prostaglandin receptor subtypes (e.g., EP receptors).
• Smooth Muscle Pharmacology: Employed in research focusing on the modulation of uterine, gastrointestinal, and vascular smooth muscle contractility.
• Metabolic Pathway Studies: A tool compound for exploring the biosynthesis, degradation, and signaling cascades of eicosanoids.
• Formulation Development: Used in the development and stability testing of controlled-release or targeted drug delivery systems.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Etiproston
CAS No.	59619-81-7
Molecular Formula	C₂₃H₃₈O₅
Molecular Weight	394.55 g/mol
Synonyms	Etiprostone; 11-Deoxy-16-phenoxy-17,18,19,20-tetranor-PGE₂; 7-[3-Hydroxy-2-(3-hydroxy-4-phenoxy-1-butenyl)-5-oxocyclopentyl]-5-heptenoic Acid; ZK 100,680; Prostaglandin E1 Derivative ZK 100680; ZK-100680; (±)-Etiproston; rac-Etiproston
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Quality Control

Our Etiproston is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) or as specified on the label. Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to store the product under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term stability. Keep the container in a dry, well-ventilated place.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0% Any single impurity ≤ 1.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.