4387. Gemeprost

Nomenclature

CAS number: 64318-79-2
(2E,11α,13E,15R)-11,15-Dihydroxy-16,16-dimethyl-9-oxoprosta-2,13-dien-1-oic acid methyl ester; 16,16-dimethyl-trans-Δ2-PGE1 methyl ester; ONO-802; Cergem (Searle); Cervagem(e) (M & B); Preglandin (Ono).
C23H38O5; mol wt 394.54.
C 70.02%, H 9.71%, O 20.28%.

Description and references

Analog of prostaglandin E1, q.v. Prepn: M. Hayashi et al., DE 2700021; eidem, US 4052512 (both 1977 to Ono); H. Suga et al., Prostaglandins 15, 907 (1978). Effects on uterine contractility and steroid hormone plasma levels: K. Oshima et al., J. Reprod. Fertil. 55, 353 (1979). Effects on reproductive function: K. Matsumoto et al., Nippon Yakurigaku Zasshi 79, 15 (1982), C.A. 96, 98392 (1982). Use in termination of first trimester pregnancy: O. Reiertsen et al., Prostaglandins Leukotrienes Med. 8, 31 (1982).

Chemical structure

Therapeutic Category

Abortifacient; oxytocic.

Keywords

Abortifacient/Interceptive; Oxytocic; Prostaglandin/Prostaglandin Analog