Cat Number: API75330755

Lovastatin

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CAS Number

75330-75-5

Synonyms

mevinolin
Lovalip
Mevacor

Description

It is used in as an anticholesteremic drug and has been found in fungal species such as Aspergillus terreus and Pleurotus ostreatus (oyster mushroom). It has a role as an Aspergillus metabolite, a prodrug, an anticholesteremic drug and an antineoplastic agent.

Molecular Weight

404.5

Molecular Formula

C24H36O5

SMILES

CCC(C)C(=O)OC1CC(C=C2C1C(C(C=C2)C)CCC3CC(CC(=O)O3)O)C

EINECS

616-212-7

Appearance

White crystals

Boiling Point

559.2ºC at 760 mmHg