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Simvastatin

Catalog No. S1792 Name Selleck Chemicals
CAS Number 79902-63-9 Website http://www.selleckchem.com
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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
(1S,3R,7S,8S,8aR)-8-{2-[(2R,4R)-4-hydroxy-6-oxooxan-2-yl]ethyl}-3,7-dimethyl-1,2,3,7,8,8a-hexahydronaphthalen-1-yl 2,2-dimethylbutanoate
IUPAC Traditional name
simvastatin
Synonyms
Simcard
Simlup
Simvoget
Zocor
Simvacor

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 79902-63-9

PROPERTIES

Salt Data Free Base
Storage Condition -20°C

DETAILS

Description (English)
Research Area: Cardiovascular Disease
Biological Activity:
Simvastatin(Zocor) is a hypolipidemic drug belonging to the class of pharmaceuticals called "statins". It is used to control hypercholesterolemia (elevated cholesterol levels) and to prevent cardiovascular disease. Simvastatin is a synthetic derivate of a fermentation product of Aspergillus terreus. Statins are more effective than other lipid-regulating drugs at lowering LDL-cholesterol concentration but they are less effective than the fibrates in reducing triglyceride concentration. [1]

REFERENCES

  • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simvastatin