Synonyms: (5Z)-7-[(1R,2R,3R,5S)-2-[(1E)-3,3-difluoro-4-phenoxy-1-buten-1-yl]-3,5-dihydroxycyclopentyl]-5-Heptenoic acid; 9alpha,11alpha-dihydroxy-15,15-difluoro-16-phenoxy-17,18,19,20-tetranor-prosta-5Z,13E-dien-1-oic acid; AFP-172
Molecular Formula: C22H28F2O5
Molecular Weight: 410.45
Linear Structural Formula: C22H28F2O5
MDL Number: MFCD08062149
Purity: >=98% (HPLC)
Storage: -20C
Biochem Physiol Actions: Taflupost acid is the active metabolite of Tafluprost, a prostaglandin F2alpha agonist that lowers intraocular pressure and is used in the treatment of glaucoma. Taflupost acid has high affinity and selectivity for the prostaglandin PGF2alpha (FP) receptor with a Ki of 0.4 nM.