Rosuvastatin (Crestor) is a member of the drug class of statins, used to treat high cholesterol and related conditions, and to prevent cardiovascular disease. Rosuvastatin is a competitive inhibitor of the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase, having a mechanism of action similar to that of other statins.
Rosuvastatin (Crestor) is a member of the drug class of statins, used to treat high cholesterol and related conditions, and to prevent cardiovascular disease. Rosuvastatin is a competitive inhibitor of the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase, having a mechanism of action similar to that of other statins.
Store lyophilized at -20ºC, keep desiccated. In lyophilized form, the chemical is stable for 36 months. In solution, store at -20ºC and use within 3 months to prevent loss of potency. Aliquot to avoid multiple freeze/thaw cycles.
Solubility
In vitro (25°C)
DMSO
Warmed: 91 mg/mL (181.79 mM)
Water
Insoluble
Ethanol
Insoluble
In vivo
4% DMSO+30% PEG 300+dd H2O
9 mg/mL
* <1 mg/ml means slightly soluble or insoluble. * Please note that Adooq tests the solubility of all compounds in-house, and the actual solubility may differ slightly from published values. This is normal and is due to slight batch-to-batch variations.
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