A competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase. A metabolite of Simvastin
Melting Point:150-152ºC
Solubility:DMSO, Methanol
Stability:Moisture and temperature sentitive
Atmosphere:Inert gas
Method for determining Identity:HNMR Spectroscopic Analysis ; conform to srtucture
TLC Conditions:SiO2: Chloromethane: Methanol: NH4OH; 20: 6; 1; Visualized with UV and AMCS; Single spot; Rf=0.4
Storage and Stability:May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.
