Simvastatin

Size

£275.00

SKU:: 289145
Molecular Weight:: 418.57
Purity:: ≥98%
Storage Conditions:: 4°C
Supplier:: United States Biological
CAS Number:: 79902-63-9
Format:: White to off white powder
Extra Details:: A competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase. A synthetic analog of lovastatin. Simvastatin is a synthetic derivative of a fermentation product of Aspergillus terreus. A synthetic analog of Lovastatin. Antilipemic. Simvastatin, the drug, is sold under the trade name Zocor. Synonyms: 2,2-Dimethylbutanoic Acid (1S,3R,7S,8S,8aR)-1,2,3,7,8,8a-Hexahydro-3,7-dimethyl_x000B_-8-[2-[(2R,4R)-tetrahydro-4-hydroxy-6-oxo-2H-pyran-2-yl]ethyl]-1-naphthalenyl Ester; _x000B_(+)-Simvastatin; Cholestat; Lipex; Novo-Simvastatin; Simvotin; Sinvacor; Statin; Zorced; MK-733, Synvinolin, BRN 4768037; Zocor, Liponorm CAS No: 79902-63-9 Molecular Formula: C₂₅H₃₈O₅ Molecular Weight: 418.57 Appearance: White solid Purity: ≥98% Specific Optical Rotation ([α]20 (c=0.5, AcN): D): +285 to +298° Loss on Drying: ≤0.5% Melting Point: 127-132 °C (lit.) Storage and Stability: May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at 4°C. Stable for 6 months after receipt. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap. Store under inert atmosphere.