Monacolin J
Monacolin J is an inhibitor of cholesterol biosynthesis, and inhibits the activity of HMG-CoA reductase.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
[79952-42-4]
Product Name Alternative
Antibiotic MB 530A; Lovastatin diol lactone
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H302, H315, H319, H335
Target
Autophagy; HMG-CoA Reductase (HMGCR)
Type
Reference compound
Related Pathways
Autophagy; Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
Applications
Metabolism-sugar/lipid metabolism
Field of Research
Metabolic Disease
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/Monacolin_J.html
Purity
99.22
Solubility
DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
O=C1C[C@H](O)C[C@@H](CC[C@H]2[C@@H](C)C=CC3=C[C@H](C)C[C@H](O)[C@]23[H])O1
Molecular Formula
C19H28O4
Molecular Weight
320.43
Precautions
H302, H315, H319, H335
References & Citations
[1]Endo A, et al. Monacolins J and L, new inhibitors of cholesterol biosynthesis produced by Monascus ruber. J Antibiot (Tokyo) . 1985 Mar;38 (3) :420-2.
Shipping Conditions
Blue Ice
Storage Conditions
-20°C, 3 years (Powder)
Scientific Category
Reference compound1
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
Available Sizes
Curated Selection
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