The molecule is a prostaglandin Falpha that is an analogue of prostaglandin F2alpha in which the pentyl group has been replaced by 2-phenylethyl and where the the 13,14-double bond has undergone formal hydrogenation. Its isopropyl ester prodrug, latanoprost, is used in the treatment of open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. It has a role as an antiglaucoma drug, an antihypertensive agent and an EC 4.2.1.1 (carbonic anhydrase) inhibitor. It is a prostaglandins Falpha and a hydroxy monocarboxylic acid.
(Z)-7-[(1R,2R,3R,5S)-3,5-dihydroxy-2-[(3R)-3-hydroxy-5-phenylpentyl]cyclopentyl]hept-5-enoic acid