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Bimatoprost, free acid (CAS 38344-08-0)

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Alternate Names:
17-Phenyl Trinor Prostaglandin F2-Alpha; 9α,11α,15S-trihydroxy-17-phenyl-18,19,20-trinor-prosta-5Z,13E-dien-1-oic acid; 17-phenyl trinor PGF2α
Application:
Bimatoprost, free acid is a metabolically stable analog of PGF
CAS Number:
38344-08-0
Purity:
>98%
Molecular Weight:
388.50
Molecular Formula:
C23H32O5
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Bimatoprost, free acid, a structural analog of prostaglandins, is a focal point in biochemical research, particularly for studying prostaglandin receptors and their role in biochemical signaling pathways. Utilized in non-clinical investigations, it aids in elucidating the activation and regulation mechanisms of these receptors. Beyond receptor studies, bimatoprost, free acid is also of interest in analytical chemistry, where it is used to refine methods for lipid analysis, due to its stability and distinctive chemical properties. In the field of biochemistry, it provides insights into the fundamental processes involving lipid compounds, without delving into its well-known clinical uses, thus broadening the understanding of lipid function and interaction in complex biological systems.


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Bimatoprost, free acid, 1 mg

sc-223818
1 mg
$101.00

Bimatoprost, free acid, 5 mg

sc-223818A
5 mg
$437.00

Bimatoprost, free acid, 10 mg

sc-223818B
10 mg
$629.00