The molecule is a nitro compound obtained by the formal condensation of prostaglandin E2 with 1,3-dinitroglycerol. It has a role as an anti-asthmatic drug and a bronchodilator agent. It is a nitro compound, a carboxylic ester and a secondary alcohol. It derives from a prostaglandin E2 and a 1,3-dinitroglycerol.
1,3-dinitrooxypropan-2-yl (Z)-7-[(1R,2R,3R)-3-hydroxy-2-[(E,3S)-3-hydroxyoct-1-enyl]-5-oxocyclopentyl]hept-5-enoate