Prostanoic acid
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| Preferred IUPAC name
7-[(1S,2S)-2-Octylcyclopentyl]heptanoic acid | |
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| C20H38O2 | |
| Molar mass | 310.522 g·mol−1 |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Prostanoic acid (7-[(1S,2S)-2-octylcyclopentyl]heptanoic acid) is a saturated fatty acid that contains a cyclopentane ring. Its derivatives are prostaglandins - physiologically active lipid substances. Prostanoic acid is not found in nature, but it can be synthesized in vitro.
