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Y0001162

Misoprostol for system suitability

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Misoprostol, (±)-15-Deoxy-(16RS)-16-hydroxy-16-methylprostaglandin E1 methyl ester

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C22H38O5
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
382.53
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
MDL number:
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grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

misoprostol

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

CCCCC(C)(O)C\C=C\[C@H]1[C@H](O)CC(=O)[C@@H]1CCCCCCC(=O)OC

InChI

1S/C22H38O5/c1-4-5-14-22(2,26)15-10-12-18-17(19(23)16-20(18)24)11-8-6-7-9-13-21(25)27-3/h10,12,17-18,20,24,26H,4-9,11,13-16H2,1-3H3/b12-10+/t17-,18-,20-,22?/m1/s1

InChI key

OJLOPKGSLYJEMD-URPKTTJQSA-N

Gene Information

human ... PTGER3(5733)

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the Issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Misoprostol for system suitability EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Biochem/physiol Actions

PGE1 analog prodrug which is rapidly de-esterified to active "misoprostolic acid". Cited for extremely wide-ranging therapeutic effects, including prevention of NSAID-induced gastric ulceration, regulation of immunologic cascades, inhibition of platelet-activating factor (PAF), treatment of ethanol- and acetaminophen-induced hepatotoxicity and hepatitis, and stimulation of cartilage repair after injury.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.


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Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Repr. 1B

Storage Class

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

Regulatory Information

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Christina S Chu et al.
Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, 105(8), 336-347 (2012-08-22)
This article describes and critically appraises clinical trials assessing misoprostol effectiveness in preventing primary postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) in home and community settings in low- and middle-income countries. Of 172 identified studies of misoprostol use in labour only six fulfilled the
V A Hundley et al.
BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology, 120(3), 277-285 (2012-11-30)
Using misoprostol to prevent postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) in home-birth settings remains controversial. To review the safety and effectiveness of oral misoprostol in preventing PPH in home-birth settings. The Cochrane Library, PubMed, and POPLINE were searched for articles published until 31
N Bernard et al.
BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology, 120(5), 568-574 (2013-01-26)
To report the follow-up of continuing pregnancies after first-trimester exposure to mifepristone. Observational prospective study. France. Patients exposed to mifepristone during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. Women were included in the study when they or their doctors asked a



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SKUGTIN
Y000116204061833806371