SMILES:

CCCCC(C)(CC=CC1C(CC(=O)C1CCCCCCC(=O)OC)O)O
Misoprostol Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
Check the Misoprostol product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Chemical Information

IUPAC Name methyl 7-[(1R,2R,3R)-3-hydroxy-2-[(E)-4-hydroxy-4-methyloct-1-enyl]-5-oxocyclopentyl]heptanoate
CAS Number 59122-46-2
Molecular Formula

C22H38O5
Molecular Weight (MW) 382.54
SMILES CCCCC(C)(CC=CC1C(CC(=O)C1CCCCCCC(=O)OC)O)O
InChIKey OJLOPKGSLYJEMD-URPKTTJQSA-N

How to Prepare Stock Solution?

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Solubility

Batch:
All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
DMSO 76 mg/mL (198.67 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
Water 35 mg/mL
Ethanol 10 mg/mL
FAQ
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
  • Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
  • Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
  • For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
  • Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).

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Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.