Simvastatin
Simvastatin is an orally active HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (Ki=0.2 nM) used in research to study cholesterol biosynthesis inhibition. It is applied in hypolipidemic, cardiovascular disease, and atherosclerosis research, utilizing both in vitro enzyme assays and in vivo animal models.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
79902-63-9
Product Name Alternative
Mevinolin
Field of Research
Cell Biology
Purity
>98%
Bioactivity
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
Form
Powder
Solubility
Soluble in DMSO (up to 25 mg/ml) or in Ethanol (up to 35 mg/ml) .
Smiles
CCC (C) (C) C (=O) O[C@H]1C[C@@H] (C) C=C2C=C[C@H] (C) [C@H] (CC[C@@H]3C[C@@H] (O) CC (=O) O3) [C@@H]12
Molecular Formula
C25H38O5
Molecular Weight
418.58
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
Other Product Names
2,2-Dimethyl-1,2,3,7,8,8a-Hexahydro-3,7-dimethyl-8-[2- (tetrahydro-4-hydroxy-6-oxo-2H-pyran-2-yl) ethyl]-1-naphthalenyl ester butanoic acid
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