Substance
ID:389656
Names and Identifiers
IUPAC Traditional name
lovastatin
IUPAC name
(1S,3R,7S,8S,8aR)-8-{2-[(2R,4R)-4-hydroxy-6-oxooxan-2-yl]ethyl}-3,7-dimethyl-1,2,3,7,8,8a-hexahydronaphthalen-1-yl (2S)-2-methylbutanoate
Synonyms
LovastatinMonacolin KMevacorMevinacorMSD 803SivlorMevinolinMevlorLostatinMK 803(2S)-2-Methylbutanoic Acid (1S,3R,7S,8S,8aR)-1,2,3,7,8,8a-Hexahydro-3,7-dimethyl-8-[2-[(2R,4R)-tetrahydro-4-hydroxy-6-oxo-2H-pyran-2-yl]ethyl]-1-naphthalenyl Ester(+)-MevinolinAltocorLovalipLovastatin LactoneMonacolin K Lactone6α-MethylcompactinAntibiotic MB 530BL 154803
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CAS Number
Properties
Safety Information
Storage Condition
-20°C Freezer
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Physical Property
Melting Point
152-154°C
Apperance
White Solid
Solubility
Chloroform
DMSO
Hot Methanol
Product Information
Certificate of Analysis
Molecule Details
An antihypercholesterolemic agent. A fungal metabolite, which is a potent inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase.
Molecular Spectra
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References
• Bilheimer, D.W., et al.: Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. USA, 80, 4124 (1983)