PGB1, CAS No. 13345-51-2

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13345-51-2

Catalog No. EBD239066

CAS 13345-51-2

Name PGB1

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Basic Information

Synonyms: PGB1 ProstaglandinB(1) Prostaglandin鍮1 15-hydroxy-9-oxoprosta-8(12),13-dien-1-oicacid (13E,15S)-15-hydroxy-9-oxoprosta-8(12),13-dien-1-oicacid [13e,15s]-15-hydroxy-9-oxoprosta-8[12],13-dien-1-oicacid 9-oxo-15s-hydroxy-prosta-8(12),13e-dien-1-oicacid prostaglandinsb1 7-[2-[(e,3s)-3-hydroxyoct-1-enyl]-5-oxo-1-cyclopentenyl]heptanoicacid (13e,15s)-15-hydroxy-9-oxoprosta-8(12),13-dien-1-oicacid,pgb1 (-)-(e)-prostaglandine1-278

Molecular Formula: C20H32O4

Molecular Weight: 336.47

Categories: Medicinal Chemistry > Biochemicals and Life Science Reagents > Lipids and Derivatives Medicinal Chemistry > APIs and Their Salts > Other Drugs

Product Description:

Prostaglandin B1 (PGB1), with CAS number 13345-51-2, is a naturally occurring prostaglandin. It is a derivative of prostaglandin A1 (PGA1) and is structurally characterized as a cyclopentenone prostaglandin. PGB1 is not a primary bioactive prostaglandin but is often studied as a metabolite or a product formed under specific conditions, such as dehydration. Its primary significance lies in biomedical research. PGB1 is used as a reference standard in analytical chemistry, particularly in chromatography (e.g., HPLC, LC-MS) for the identification and quantification of prostaglandins and related eicosanoids in biological samples. It serves as a crucial tool for studying prostaglandin metabolism, biosynthesis pathways, and their roles in various physiological and pathological processes, including inflammation and cell signaling. While not a mainstream therapeutic agent itself, research on PGB1 and related compounds contributes to the broader understanding of lipid mediators, which underpins the development of pharmaceuticals targeting prostaglandin pathways. It is handled as a biochemical reagent for research purposes under appropriate laboratory conditions.

Physical Properties

Boiling Point: 531.4 °C at 760 mmHg

Flash Point: 289.2 °C

Density: 1.101 g/cm3