567022

Simvastatin, Sodium Salt

InSolution, ≥95%

• Synonym(s): InSolution Simvastatin, Sodium Salt, L-Type Calcium Channel Blocker VI
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₂₅H₃₉O₆ · Na
• Molecular Weight: 458.56
• UNSPSC Code: 12352200

Properties

• Quality Level: 100
• Assay: ≥95% (HPLC)
• form: liquid
• manufacturer/tradename: Calbiochem^®
• storage condition: OK to freeze; avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles; protect from light
• shipped in: ambient
• storage temp.: −70°C

Description

General description

Carboxylate form of Simvastatin (Cat. No. 567020) that is active in whole cells and in cell-free assays. A lipophilic 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor that blocks Ras function through inhibition of farnesylation. Also inhibits glucose-induced Ca²⁺-signaling and insulin secretion by blocking L-type Ca²⁺ channels in rat islet β-cells. Inhibits cell proliferation of human smooth muscle cells. The solid form of Simvastatin, Sodium Salt (Cat. No. 567021) is also available.

Carboxylate form of Simvastatin (Cat. No. 567020) that is active in whole cells and in cell-free assays. A lipophilic 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor that blocks Ras function through inhibition of farnesylation. Also inhibits glucose-induced Ca²⁺-signaling and insulin secretion by blocking L-type Ca²⁺ channels in rat islet β-cells. Inhibits cell proliferation of human smooth muscle cells. The solid form of this compound (Cat. No. 567021) is also available.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: yes

Reversible: yes

Packaging

Packaged under inert gas

Warning

Toxicity: Irritant (B)

Physical form

A 10 mM (5 mg/1.09 ml) solution of Simvastatin, Sodium Salt (Cat. No. 567021) in H₂O.

Reconstitution

Following initial thaw, aliquot and freeze (-70°C).

Other Notes

Yada, T., et al. 1999. Br. J. Pharmacol.126, 1205.
Clutterbuck, R.D., et al. 1998. Br. J. Haematol.102, 522.
Yokoyama, K., et al. 1998. Mol. Biochem. Parasitol.94, 87.
Negre-Aminou, P., et al. 1997. Biochim. Biophys. Acta1345, 259.
Vrtovsnik, F., et al. 1997. Kidney Int.52, 1016.
Keyomarsi, K., et al. 1991. Cancer Res.51, 3602.

Legal Information

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

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 12 - Non Combustible Liquids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable