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SHEET /m/prostaglandin-e2 · PubChem CID 5280360 · CAS 363-24-6 · REV 2026.07

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Prostaglandin E2

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C20H32O5 · 352.5 g/mol

Prepidil · Prostarmon E · dinoprostone · Prostin

What is Prostaglandin E2?

The signal behind fever, pain, and inflammation, made from arachidonic acid. Ibuprofen and aspirin work by blocking the enzyme that makes it. from source

CategoryBody
Chemical familyAlcoholsCarboxylic AcidsKetones
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Fig. 1 · 2D structure RDKit

SMILESCCCCC[C@@H](/C=C/[C@H]1[C@@H](CC(=O)[C@@H]1C/C=C\CCCC(=O)O)O)O

Where you'll find it

Your own body makes this one. It is not an ingredient you buy. See the rest of the body group.

Toxicity & hazards

DangerIrritantHealth hazardH302, H360from source

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Where Prostaglandin E2 leads

Relatedcomputed
Arachidonic acid40% similarBoth carry a carboxylic acid group.Oleic acid38% similarBoth carry a carboxylic acid group.Erucic acid38% similarBoth carry a carboxylic acid group.Misoprostol37% similarBoth carry an alcohol and a ketone group.Linoleic acid36% similarBoth carry a carboxylic acid group.

Sources & methodology

PubChem CID
5280360
Wikidata
Q416554
Structure
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