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Lovastatin (Mevinolin)

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. Catalog #: MBS842034

Background: A cholesterol lowering drug and a competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA (3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A) reductase, a rate limiting enzyme in cholesterol synthesis. Blocks the production of mevalonate, a critical compound in the production of… More details

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Product Overview

Product Name
Lovastatin, Biochemical
Full Product Name
Lovastatin
Product Synonym Names
Mevinolin; Mevacor; Monacolin K; 6-alpha-Methylcompactin; MK-803
Form/Format
Appearance: White solid
Purity/Purification
>=98% by HPLC
Preparation and Storage
At -20 degree C
Shelf Life: 24 months
Molecular Weight
404.54
CAS Number
75330-75-5
Structure Available?
Yes
Salt Form
No
Cell-Permeable?
Yes
MDL Number
MFCD00072164
PubChem CID
53232
Solubility/Reconstitution Instructions
DMSO (25 mg/ml) or Ethanol (30 mg/ml)
SMILES
CCC(C)C(=O)OC1CC(C=C2C1C(C(C=C2)C)CCC3CC(CC(=O)O3)O)C
InChi
InChI=1S/C24H36O5/c1-5-15(3)24(27)29-21-11-14(2)10-17-7-6-16(4)20(23(17)21)9-8-19-12-18(25)13-22(26)28-19/h6-7,10,14-16,18-21,23,25H,5,8-9,11-13H2,1-4H3/t14-,15-,16-,18+,19+,20-,21-,23-/m0/s1
InChi Key
PCZOHLXUXFIOCF-BXMDZJJMSA-N
Handling
Protect from air and moisture

Other Notes

Small volumes of Lovastatin biochemical vial(s) may occasionally become entrapped in the seal of the product vial during shipment and storage. If necessary, briefly centrifuge the vial on a tabletop centrifuge to dislodge any liquid in the container`s cap. Certain products may require to ship with dry ice and additional dry ice fee may apply.

Searchable Terms for Lovastatin purchase

MBS842034 is a biochemical targeting Lovastatin.

Additional Details

NCBI/Uniprot data below describe general gene information for Lovastatin. It may not necessarily be applicable to this product.

Precautions

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Disclaimer

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Product Note

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