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Dinoprost MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Dinoprost
Tree Number(s)
D10.251.355.255.550.400.200
D23.469.050.175.725.400.200
Unique ID
D015237
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D015237
Annotation
do not confuse with DINOPROSTONE; /‌biosyn /‌physiol permitted
Scope Note
A naturally occurring prostaglandin that has oxytocic, luteolytic, and abortifacient activities. Due to its vasocontractile properties, the compound has a variety of other biological actions.
Entry Term(s)
9alpha,11beta-PGF2
Enzaprost F
Estrofan
PGF2
PGF2 alpha
PGF2alpha
Prostaglandin F2
Prostaglandin F2 alpha
Prostaglandin F2alpha
Pharm Action
Abortifacient Agents, Nonsteroidal
Oxytocics
Registry Numbers
B7IN85G1HY
0
Related Numbers
551-11-1
CAS Type 1 Name
Prosta-5,13-dien-1-oic acid, 9,11,15-trihydroxy-, (5Z,9alpha,11alpha,13E,15S)-
Previous Indexing
Prostaglandins (1966-1974)
Prostaglandins F (1975-1988)
See Also
F2-Isoprostanes
Public MeSH Note
89
History Note
89
Date Introduced
1989/01/01
Last Updated
2015/06/08
Dinoprost Preferred
Enzaprost F Narrower
Estrofan Narrower
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