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524403

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):

(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, Pravastatin, Sodium Salt

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Linear Formula:
C23H35O7.Na
CAS Number:
81131-70-6
MDL number:
MFCD09843380
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.77

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Product Name

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).

SMILES string

[Na+].[O-]C(=O)C[C@H](O)C[C@H](O)CC[C@@H]1[C@H]2[C@H](C[C@@H](C=C2C=C[C@@H]1C)O)OC(=O)[C@H](CC)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

description

Merck USA index - 14, 7714

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

Quality Level

100

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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

Disclaimer

Toxicity: Environmental Hazard (N)

General description

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.

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.
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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

Packaging

Packaged under inert gas

Preparation Note

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

Legal Information

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

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 2

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

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