CAS No: 79902-63-9
Chemical 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
2,2-dimethylbutanoate
Molecular Formula: C25H38O5
Molecular Weight: 418.57
Chemical Structure:
Simvastatin is a HMG-CoA reductase
inhibitor. It is a powerful lipid-lowering drug (hypolipidemic
drug) that is derived synthetically from a fermentation
product of Aspergillus terreus. It can decrease low
density lipoprotein (LDL) levels by up to 50%.
It is used to control hypercholesterolemia and to prevent
cardiovascular disease.
Standard: USP
Packing: 25kgs/drum
Storage: Keep container tightly closed.
Keep container away from light, heat in a cool, well-ventilated
area.
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