Properties
Description
Rosuvastatin 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 501.5, and its molecular formula is C22H28FN3O6S·1/2Ca.
Molecular Formula
C22H28FN3O6S·1/2Ca
Impurities
Free from inappropriate visible particulates, foreign matter, discoloration, or other defects.
Solubility
In vitro: DMSO (warmed): 91 mg/mL (181.79 mM); Water: insoluble; Ethanol: insoluble; In vivo: 4% DMSO + 30% PEG 300 + dd H2O, 9 mg/mL
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
Rosuvastatin calcium plays a key role in reducing the risk of cardiovascular events, including heart attacks and strokes, by improving lipid profiles and stabilizing atherosclerotic plaques.