Properties
Description
Ezetimibe, soluble in DMSO and ethanol and insoluble in water, is an effective metabolism inhibitor, that has the ability to prevent the pathway of cell metabolism by inhibiting LDL. The molecular weight of the compound is 409.4, and its molecular formula is C24H21F2NO3.
Molecular Formula
C24H21F2NO3
Impurities
Free from inappropriate visible particulates, foreign matter, discoloration, or other defects.
Solubility
In vitro: DMSO: 75 mg/mL (183.19 mM); Water: insoluble; Ethanol: 75 mg/mL (183.19 mM); In vivo: 2% DMSO + 30% PEG 300 + 5% Tween 80 + ddH2O, 9 mg/mL
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
Ezetimibe can be used for its ability to enhance cholesterol-lowering effects and reduce cardiovascular risks.