3α-Hydroxy pravastatin sodium

SKU: orb1690247

Description

3α-Hydroxy pravastatin sodium is the major active metabolite of the cholesterol-lowering drug Pravastatin. It functions as a potent and competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase, the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis. This compound is widely used in biochemical and pharmacological research to study lipid metabolism in both in vitro enzyme assays and in vivo models.

Research Area

Metabolism Research, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 81093-43-8
• MW: 447.524
• Formula: C₂₃H₃₆NaO₇
• SMILES: [Na].[H][C@]12[C@H](CC=CC1=C[C@@H](O)[C@H](C)[C@@H]2CC[C@@H](O)C[C@@H](O)CC(O)=O)OC(=O)[C@@H](C)CC |c:4,7|
• Target: Others

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

131885475