Chemical Structure of Cytotec Cytotec, known scientifically as misoprostol, is a synthetic prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) analog. This molecule features a methyl ester group at the 16-hydroxy position. The structure consists of a 20-carbon skeleton that resembles natural prostaglandins. This configuration plays a pivotal role in its pharmacological efficacy. The modification at the carbon-16 site confers its unique properties. It remains …