3α-Hydroxy pravastatin sodium
3α-Hydroxy pravastatin sodium is the major active metabolite of the cholesterol-lowering drug Pravastatin. It functions as a potent and competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase, the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis. This compound is widely used in biochemical and pharmacological research to study lipid metabolism in both in vitro enzyme assays and in vivo models.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
81093-43-8
Field of Research
Metabolism Research, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery
Smiles
[Na].[H][C@]12[C@H] (CC=CC1=C[C@@H] (O) [C@H] (C) [C@@H]2CC[C@@H] (O) C[C@@H] (O) CC (O) =O) OC (=O) [C@@H] (C) CC
Molecular Formula
C23H36NaO7
Molecular Weight
447.524
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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