Properties
Description
Lubiprostone, soluble in DMSO and ethanol and insoluble in water, is a selective chloride channel activator. The molecular weight of the compound is 390.46, and its molecular formula is C20H32F2O5.
Molecular Formula
C20H32F2O5
Impurities
Free from inappropriate visible particulates, foreign matter, discoloration, or other defects.
Solubility
In vitro: DMSO: 76 mg/mL (194.64 mM); Water: insoluble; Ethanol: 76 mg/mL (194.64 mM)
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
Lubiprostone plays a key role in promoting bowel movements.