Monacolin J
Monacolin J, also known as Antibiotic MB 530A, is a potent inhibitor of cholesterol biosynthesis. This compound is widely used in biochemical research to study lipid metabolism and evaluate HMG-CoA reductase inhibition in both in vitro enzymatic assays and in vivo metabolic studies.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
79952-42-4
Product Name Alternative
Monacolin J, Lovastatin diol lactone, inhibit, Inhibitor, HMG-CoA reductase, HMGCoA Reductase, HMGCoAReductase, HMGCR, HMG-CoA Reductase (HMGCR), Autophagy, Antibiotic MB 530A
Field of Research
Cell Biology, Metabolism Research
Purity
98.06% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:2 mg/mL (6.24 mM) ; DMSO:55 mg/mL (171.65 mM)
Smiles
C (C[C@@H]1C[C@@H] (O) CC (=O) O1) [C@@H]2[C@@]3 (C (C=C[C@@H]2C) =C[C@H] (C) C[C@@H]3O) [H]
Molecular Formula
C19H28O4
Molecular Weight
320.42
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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