Product Data Sheet
Lovastatin acid
Catalog No. A75659
Lovastatin acid is a potent competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase, with an inhibition constant (Ki) of 0.6 nM. As an active metabolite of Lovastatin, it effectively interferes with cholesterol synthesis by inhibiting the conversion of HMG-CoA to mevalonate. This compound is particularly valuable for research into hypercholesterolemia and related metabolic disorders.
Chemical Information
| Catalog Num | A75659 |
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| M. Wt | 422.55 |
| Formula | C24H38O6 |
| Purity | >98% |
| Storage | at -20 °C 3 years (powder form); at -20 °C 6 months (Solution base) |
| CAS No. | 75225-51-3 |
| Synonyms | Mevinolinic acid; MSD803 |
| SMILES | O=C(C[C@@H](C[C@@H](CC[C@H]1[C@H](C=CC2=C[C@@H](C[C@@H]([C@]12[H])OC([C@H](CC)C)=O)C)C)O)O)O |
Biological Activity
| Description | Lovastatin acid is a potent competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase, with an inhibition constant (Ki) of 0.6 nM. As an active metabolite of Lovastatin, it effectively interferes with cholesterol synthesis by inhibiting the conversion of HMG-CoA to mevalonate. This compound is particularly valuable for research into hypercholesterolemia and related metabolic disorders. |
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Adooq products are transported at room temperature. If you receive the product at room temperature, please rest assured, the Adooq Quality Inspection Department has conducted experiments to verify that the normal temperature placement of one month will not affect the biological activity of powder products. After collecting, please store the product according to the requirements described in the datasheet. Most Adooq products are stable under the recommended conditions.
