Synonyms: (E)-(3aS, 4R, 5R, 6aS)-Hexahydro-5-hydroxy-4-[(E)-(3S,4RS)-3-hydroxy-4-methyl-1-octen-6-ynyl]-Delta2(1H),Delta-pentalenevaleric acid; Cilaprost; ZK 36374; (5E)-5-[(3aS,4R,5R,6aS)-Hexahydro-5-hydroxy-4-[(1E,3S)-3-hydroxy-4-methyl-1-octen-6-ynyl]-2(1H)-pentalenylidene]pentanoic acid
Molecular Formula: C22H32O4
Molecular Weight: 360.49
Linear Structural Formula: C22H32O4
MDL Number: MFCD00867145
Purity: >=98% (HPLC)
Storage: -20C
Biochem Physiol Actions: Iloprost is used to treat children with PH (pulmonary hypertension) after the surgery to clear CHD (congenital heart disease). In transplant patients, this prostacyclin analogue is used to inhibit renal dysfunction. Iloprost performs various functions like vasodilatation and cytoprotection. It has higher stability than prostacyclin.