argiprestocin

Independent reference data for argiprestocin (CAS 113-80-4), compiled from public chemistry databases.

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Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

• Drugs that stimulate contraction of the myometrium. They are used to induce LABOR, OBSTETRIC at term, to prevent or control postpartum or postabortion hemorrhage, and to assess fetal status in high risk pregnancies. They may also be used alone or with other drugs to induce abortions (ABORTIFACIENTS). Oxytocics used clinically include the neurohypophyseal hormone OXYTOCIN and certain prostaglandins and ergot alkaloids. (From AMA Drug Evaluations, 1994, p1157)
• Drugs used to cause constriction of the blood vessels.

Synonyms and trade names

Argiprestocin; 113-80-4; 8-Arginineoxytocin; Argiprestocina; Argiprestocine; Argiprestocinum; Arg-vasotocin; 8-Arg-vasotocin; Argiprestocin [INN]; Arginine-vasotocin; 8-Arginine vasotocin; (Arg(sup 8))oxytocin; Oxytocin, 8-L-arginine-; W6S6URY8OF; Argiprestocine [INN-French]; Argiprestocinum [INN-Latin]

GHS hazard classification

What the public record says

argiprestocin · CAS 113-80-4 · C43H67N15O12S2. UNII W6S6URY8OF. LogP: -1.62.

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.