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Product Name
Lovastatin
Catalog #
SIH-256-50MG
Size
50mg
Price
$172.00 USD
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Alternate Product Sizes
SIH-256-10MG
Type
Inducer
Datasheet
SIH 256 Lovastatin Apoptosis Inducer
Description
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
Research Area
Apoptosis
Alternative Names
Mevinolin
CAS Number
75330-75-5
Formula
C24H36O5
Molecular weight
404.54
Source/Host
Synthetic
Purity
>99%
Solubility
Soluble to 50mM in ethanol and 100mM in DMSO
Appearance
White solid
Safety Phrases
Classification: Harmful. May be harmful if inhaled, swallowed, or absorbed through skin.

Safety Phrases:
S22 - Do not breathe dust
S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes
S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection

Risk Phrases:
R62- Possible risk of impaired fertility
Storage Temp
-20°C
Shipping Temp
Blue Ice or 4°C

Structure of Lovastatin
Research Background
Lovastatin is a member of the drug class of statins, used for lowering cholersterol, thereby preventing cardiovascular disease. They have a powerful inhibitory effect on HMG-CoA reducatse (1).
References
1. Alberts A.W. (1998) Am J Cardio. 62(15): 10J-15J.
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