Lovastatin

Synonym: 75330-75-5; lovastatin; Mevinolin; Mevacor; Altoprev; Mevlor; Sivlor; Monacolin K; Lovalord; Nergadan; Artein; 6Alpha-Methylcompactin; Lovalip; 6-Alpha-Methylcompactin; Mevinacor; Altocor; Hipovastin; Lovasterol; Cholestra; Closterol; Colevix; Hipolip; Lestatin; Lipivas; Lipofren; Lovastin; Lozutin; Paschol; Rodatin; Rovacor; Tecnolip; Teroltrat; Belvas; Lipdip; Taucor

CAS Number: 75330-75-5
Compound CID: 53232

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Datasheet

MSDS

MSDS

Properties

Description

Lovastatin is a fungal polyketide employed as a cholesterol-lowering drug that inhibits (3S)-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase.

Molecular Formula

C₂₄H₃₆O₅

Source

Chemosynthesis

Form

White crystal powder

Purity

>98%, determined by HPLC.

Solubility

It is easily soluble in chloroform, soluble in acetone, slightly soluble in methanol, insoluble in water.

Identity

Confirmed by NMR and MS.

Applications

Lovastatin can be used as a competitive inhibitor of cholesterol-lowering drugs.

Safety Information

Personal Protective Equipment

Gloves, eyeshields, N95 mask