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Simvastatin

CAT: 0400-SIH-257-250MGSize: 250 mgDry Ice: NoHazardous: No
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Background
Simvastatin is a member of the drug class of statins, used for lowering cholersterol, thereby preventing cardiovascular disease. They have a powerful inhibitory effect on HMG-CoA reducatse (1).
Description
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
CAS Number
79902-63-9
Product Name Alternative
(1S,3R,7S,8S,8aR) -8-{2-[ (2R,4R) -4-Hydroxy-6-oxotetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl]ethyl}-3,7-dimethyl-1,2,3,7,8,8a-hexahydro-1-naphthalenyl 2,2-dimethylbutanoate
UNSPSC
41116105
Type
Inhibitor
Source
Synthetic
Field of Research
Cancer | Apoptosis
Purity
>98%
Weight
0.25
Format
White solid
Solubility
Soluble to 75 mM in ethanol and 50 mM in DMSO
Molecular Formula
C25H38O5
Molecular Weight
418.57
Precautions
Not for use in humans. Not for use in diagnostics or therapeutics. For in vitro research use only.
References & Citations
1. Alberts A.W. (1998) Am J Cardio. 62(15): 10J-15J.

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