Mevastatin, ≥97%

Catalog No. 638520

Identification

Synonyms	Compactin, 6-Demethylvevinolin, CS-500, ML-236 B
CAS No.	73573-88-3
M.F.	C₂₃H₃₄O₅
M.W.	390.51
Beilstein No.	1269441
MDL No.	MFCD05662341
PubChem Substance ID	24278540

Technical Data

Appearance	White to light brown powder
Assay	≥97%
Solubility	DMSO, Ethanol, Acetone
Storage	2-8℃
Application	A fungal metabolite which is a potent inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase.

Safety Data

WGK Germany	3

Reference

Cohen et al (1984) Biochem.J. 222 35. PMID: 6089762.

Amin-Hanjani et al (2001) Stroke 32 980. PMID: 11283400.

Wachtershauser et al (2001) Carcinogenesis 22 1061. PMID: 11408350.

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