Activity:
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
Alternate Names:
Mevinolin
Chemical Name:
2,2-Dimethyl-1,2,3,7,8,8a-Hexahydro-3,7-dimethyl-8-[2-(tetrahydro-4-hydroxy-6-oxo-2H-pyran-2-yl)ethyl]-1-naphthalenyl ester butanoic acid
Solubility:
Soluble in DMSO (up to 25 mg/ml) or in Ethanol (up to 35 mg/ml).
Physical Properties:
White solid
Purity:
98% by TLC
NMR (Conforms)
Storage Temperature:
-20°C
Stability:
Stable for 2 years as supplied. Solutions in DMSO or ethanol may be stored at -20°C for up to 2 months.