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Molekula Lovastatin

SKU: 13200962-5g Brand: Molekula
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Lovastatin is a statin-class HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor used primarily to lower cholesterol levels and reduce cardiovascular risk.CAS number: 75330-75-5Select the required pack size. Contact Bench & Flask for bulk quantities and availability.Supplier packaging image is illustrative; packaging may vary by pack size.Specifications available on request — see Documents...
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Product information

Specification & product details.

Lovastatin is a statin-class HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor used primarily to lower cholesterol levels and reduce cardiovascular risk.

CAS number: 75330-75-5

Select the required pack size. Contact Bench & Flask for bulk quantities and availability.

Supplier packaging image is illustrative; packaging may vary by pack size.

Specifications available on request — see Documents below or contact our sales team.

Storage & handling

Specifications

Property Value
Storage Temperature 2 to 8 °C
Transport Class Not regulated
Acidity Neutral

Literature values

Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.

Property Value
Appearance White crystals
Melting Point 174.5 °C
Water Solubility Insoluble in water
Solubility (other solvents) Very soluble in chloroform; soluble in dimethyl formamide; slightly soluble in acetone, ethanol
pKa pKa = 13.49
log P (octanol/water) 4.26

Identification

Property Value
SKU 13200962
CAS Number 75330-75-5
IUPAC Name \[(1S,3R,7S,8S,8aR)-8-\[2-\[(2R,4R)-4-hydroxy-6-oxooxan-2-yl\]ethyl\]-3,7-dimethyl-1,2,3,7,8,8a-hexahydronaphthalen-1-yl\] (2S)-2-methylbutanoate
EC Number 616-212-7
Molecular Formula C24H36O5
Molecular Weight 404.54
Exact Mass 404.2563
SMILES CC\[C@H\](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
InChIKey PCZOHLXUXFIOCF-BXMDZJJMSA-N
InChI InChI=1S/C24H36O5/c1-5-15(3)24(27)29-21-11-14(2)10-17-7-6-16(4)20(23(17)21)9-8-19-12-18(25)13-22(26)28-19/h6-7,10,14-16,18-21,23,25H,5,8-9,11-13H2,1-4H3/t14-,15-,16-,18+,19+,20-,21-,23-/m0/s1
PubChem CID 53232
REACH Code Y110
HTS Code 2932.20.5050
Tariff Code 2932209090

Safety & GHS

Warning

  • Health HazardGHS07
  • Serious Health HazardGHS08

Hazard statements

  • H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
  • H351Suspected of causing cancer
  • H361dSuspected of damaging fertility. Suspected of damaging the unborn child.

Precautionary statements

  • P201Obtain special instructions before use
  • P202Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood
  • P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
  • P302+P352IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
  • P308+P313IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
  • P405Store locked up
  • P501Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

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Alternative names

6alpha-Methylcompactin; Altocor; Altoprev; Lovastatina; Lovastatine; Mevacor; mevinolin; Mevlor; Monacolin K; Sivlor

Product documentation

Product specification PDF. Batch-specific certificates of analysis and safety data sheets are available on request.

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