Dinoprostone NEW

Description: Dinoprostone/Prostaglandin E2 is a type of prostaglandin that has a contracting effect on the uterus in all stages of pregnancy, with the uterus being most sensitive in late pregnancy. The drug can directly impact the uterine smooth muscles, stimulating contractions similar to those in full-term labor. It can also directly soften the cervix, aiding in cervical dilation. Dinoprostone/Prostaglandin E2 can also induce contractions in gastrointestinal smooth muscles and can also act on vascular smooth muscles.

Synonym: Prostaglandin E2, PGE2, PGE2 alpha, Prostin E2, l-5-heptenoicaci, Prostaglandin E2 alpha, Prostenon

Appearance: Solid powder

Purity: >98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)

Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs.

Storage Condition: Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 ℃ for short term (days to weeks) or -15 ℃ for long term (months to years).

Solubility: Soluble in DMSO, not in water

Shelf Life: >2 years if stored properly

Drug Formulation: This drug may be formulated in DMSO

Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 ℃ for short term (days to weeks), or -15 ℃ for long term (months).

HS Tariff Code: 2937500090

More Info: Prostaglandin E2 is prostaglandin F2alpha in which the hydroxy group at position 9 has been oxidised to the corresponding ketone. Prostaglandin E2 is the most common and most biologically potent of mammalian prostaglandins. It has a role as an oxytocic, a human metabolite and a mouse metabolite.