Mevastatin (Standard)

SKU: orb3139879

Description

Mevastatin (Standard) is the standard substance of Mevastatin, and it is applicable for quantitative analysis, quality control, and related research in biochemical experiments. Mevastatin (ML236B) is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor that was initially isolated from the mold Pythium ultimum. Mevastatin was the first statin to enter clinical trials.

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 73573-88-3
• MW: 390.51
• Formula: C₂₃H₃₄O₅
• SMILES: C(C[C@@H]1C[C@@H](O)CC(=O)O1)[C@@H]2[C@]3([C@@H](OC([C@H](CC)C)=O)CCC=C3C=C[C@@H]2C)[H]

Storage & Handling

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