Lovastatin hydroxy acid, sodium salt, 100 mg

Lovastatin Hydroxy Acid, Sodium Salt carries a recognized safety classification for professional environments. This compound, identified as an acidic salt derivative, features a molecular formula of C26H34NaO5 and a molecular weight of 460.55 g/mol. It belongs to the statin family of cholesterol-lowering drugs, functioning as a competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase, a key enzyme in the mevalonate pathway responsible for cholesterol biosynthesis. This particular Lovastatin Hydroxy Acid, Sodium Salt is offered in a pure grade of 99%, packed in convenient 100 mg units, making it suitable for various research and development applications within the pharmaceutical industry. Additionally, it exhibits good solubility in water and organic solvents, facilitating its handling and manipulation in lab settings.

• CAS Number: 75225-50-2