Title: Etiproston
CAS Registry Number: 59619-81-7
CAS Name: (5
Z)-7-[(1
R,2
R,3
R,5
S)-3,5-Dihydroxy-2-[(1
E)-2-[2-(phenoxymethyl)-1,3-dioxolan-2-yl]ethenyl]cyclopentyl]-5-heptenoic acid
Synonyms: (5
Z,13
E)-(8
R,9
S,11
R,12
R)-9,11-dihydroxy-15,15-ethylenedioxy-16-phenoxy-17,18,19,20-tetranorprostadienoic acid; 15-deoxy-15,15-ethylenedioxy-16-phenoxy-17,18,19,20-tetranorprostaglandin F2a
Trademarks: Prostavet (Gifavet); Vetiprost (Virbac)
Molecular Formula: C24H32O7
Molecular Weight: 432.51
Percent Composition: C 66.65%, H 7.46%, O 25.89%
Literature References: Prostaglandin F2a analog with estrus cycle synchronizing activity. Prepn: W. Skuballa
et al., DE 2434133;
eidem, US 4088775 (1976, 1978 both to Schering AG); and biological activity: W. Skuballa
et al., J. Med. Chem. 21, 443 (1978).
Properties: Colorless oil.
Therap-Cat-Vet: Luteolytic.