Keto lovastatin

SKU: orb2945556

Description

Keto lovastatin is an antibacterial impurity of the cholesterol-lowering drug lovastatin, a cell-permeable HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor. This compound is used in research to study microbial resistance and the secondary pharmacology of statins in both in vitro and in vivo models.

Research Area

Infectious Disease & Virology, Metabolism Research, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 96497-73-3
• MW: 418.523
• Formula: C₂₄H₃₄O₆
• SMILES: O=C1OC(CCC2C(C=CC3=CC(C)CC(OC(=O)C(C(=O)C)C)C32)C)CC(O)C1
• Target: Antibacterial,HMG-CoA Reductase

Storage & Handling

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

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

125978