Name	Latanoprost
Synonyms	Propan-2-yl 7-[3,5-dihydroxy-2-(3-hydroxy-5-phenyl-pentyl)-cyclopentyl]hept-5-enoate
Molecular Formula	C26H40O5
Molecular Weight	432.60
CAS Registry Number	130209-82-4

Pale yellow to colorless Oil

Specific Rotation:+32°~ +38°

Water≤0.5%

Residue on ignition≤0.1%

Heavy Metals≤10ppm

Related substances

15(S)-cis isomer≤0.1%

15(S)-trans isomer≤0.1%

15(R)-trans isomer≤0.1%

15-Keto≤0.1%

Any other impurity≤0.1%

Total other impurities≤1.0%

Residue Solvent

N-Hexane≤0.029%

Ethanol≤0.5%

Methanol≤0.3%

Isopropanol≤0.5%

Purity by HPLC> 99.0%

Latanoprost is a prostaglandin F2a analogue.It is a prostanoid selective FP receptor agonist that is believed to reduce the intraocular pressure (IOP) by increasing the outflow of aqueous humor. 

It is used to treat certain kinds of glaucoma(open-angle glaucoma ocular hypertension). It is also used to treat a condition called hypertension of the eye. Latanoprost is used to increase the natural outflow of fluid (aqueous humor) from inside the eye into the bloodstream. It appears to work by increasing the outflow of fluid from the eye. This lowers the pressure in the eye.

Latanoprost may make your eyesight blurred for a short length of time. if this happens do not drive or operate machine or use any tools until your eye sight becomes clear again.