Properties
Description
Pitavastatin calcium, soluble in DMSO and insoluble in water and ethanol, is an effective metabolism inhibitor, that has the ability to prevent the pathway of cell metabolism by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase. The molecular weight of the compound is 880.98, and its molecular formula is (C25H23FNO4)2·Ca.
Molecular Formula
(C25H23FNO4)2·Ca
Impurities
Free from inappropriate visible particulates, foreign matter, discoloration, or other defects.
Solubility
In vitro: DMSO: 46 mg/mL (52.21 mM); Water: insoluble; Ethanol: insoluble
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
Pitavastatin calcium plays a key role in improving lipid profiles and reducing cholesterol levels.