9-deoxo-9-methylene-PGEs are possible solution to PGE stability problem; stable in aqueous media from pH 1 to 14 & have biological properties similar to corresponding PGEs; cpd tested for use as early pregnancy terminater & has low incidence of nausea & gastrointestinal side effects; note that cpd is derivative of both PGE2 & PGF2alpha; structure in first source
Also Known As:
9-deoxo-16,16-dimethyl-9-methylene-PGE2; 9-deoxo-16,16-dimethyl-9-methyleneprostaglandin E2; 9-deoxy-16,16-dimethyl-9-methylene-PGF2; 9-methylene-16,16-dimethyl PGE2; 9-methylene-PGE2; prosta-5,13-dien-1-oic acid, 11,15-dihydroxy-16,16-dimethyl-9-methylene, (5Z,11 alpha,13E,15R)-