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Cat No.

CEI-0528

Description

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 cholesterol and isoprenoids.

Alias

Mevinolin; Mevacor; Monacolin K; 6-α-Methylcompactin; MK-803

Appearance

Beige solid

Product Overview

A HMG-CoA inhibitor

CAS_No

75330-75-5

Molecular Weight

347.39

Purity

>98%

Storage

-20 centigrade

Synonyms

Mevinolin; Mevacor; Monacolin K; 6-α-Methylcompactin; MK-803

Targets

HMG-CoA

Molecular Formula

C₂₄H₃₆O₅

Solubility

DMSO (50 mM)

Shipping Conditions

Gel pack

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For research and industrial use only, not for personal medicinal use.

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