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Pravastatin, Sodium Salt

A water-soluble, competitive 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor that potently blocks in vivo cholesterol synthesis (Ki = ~1 nM).

Synonym(s):

Pravastatin, Sodium Salt, (βR,δR,1S,2S,6S,8S,8aR)-1,2,6,7,8,8a-Hexahydro-β,δ,6-trihydroxy-2-methyl-8[(2S)-2-methyl-1-oxobutoxyl]-1-naphthaleneheptanoic Acid Na, 3β-Hydroxycompactin, Na

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CAS Number:
81131-70-6
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.77

Quality Level

100

assay

≥98% (HPLC)

form

crystalline solid

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze
desiccated (hygroscopic)

color

white

solubility

water: 100 mg/mL

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

2-8°C

InChI

1S/C23H36O7.Na/c1-4-13(2)23(29)30-20-11-17(25)9-15-6-5-14(3)19(22(15)20)8-7-16(24)10-18(26)12-21(27)28;/h5-6,9,13-14,16-20,22,24-26H,4,7-8,10-12H2,1-3H3,(H,27,28);/q;+1/p-1/t13-,14-,16+,17+,18+,19-,20-,22-;/m0./s1

InChI key

VWBQYTRBTXKKOG-IYNICTALSA-M

General description

A water-soluble, competitive 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor that blocks in vivo cholesterol synthesis (Ki ~1 nM). Also acts as an immunomodulator and an inhibitor of ras p21 isoprenylation.
A water-soluble, competitive 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor that potently blocks in vivo cholesterol synthesis (Ki = ~1 nM). Offers cardioprotection. Also acts as an immunomodulator and an inhibitor of ras p21 isoprenylation.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: no
Primary Target
AMG-CoA reductase
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no
Target Ki: ~1 nM inhibiting 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase and blocking in vivo cholesterol synthesis

Packaging

Packaged under inert gas

Warning

Toxicity: Environmental Hazard (N)

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C.

Other Notes

Due to the nature of the Hazardous Materials in this shipment, additional shipping charges may be applied to your order. Certain sizes may be exempt from the additional hazardous materials shipping charges. Please contact your local sales office for more information regarding these charges.
Kwak, B., et al. 2000. Natl. Med.6, 1399.
Hamelin, B.A., and Turgeon, J., 1998. Trends Pharmacol. Sci.19, 26.
Narisawa, T., et al. 1996. Jpn. J. Cancer Res.87, 798.
Cohen, L.H., et al. 1993. Biochem. Pharmacol.45, 2203.
Koga, T., et al. 1990. Biochim. Biophys. Acta.1045, 115.
Yoshino, G., et al. 1986. Diabetes Res. Clin. Pract. 2, 179

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

wgk_germany

WGK 2

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

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