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Simvastatin

≥98% (HPLC), solid, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, Calbiochem®

Synonym(s):

Simvastatin, MK-733, L-Type Calcium Channel Blocker VI

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C25H38O5
CAS Number:
79902-63-9
Molecular Weight:
418.57
MDL number:
MFCD00072007
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.77

product name

Simvastatin, A lipophilic 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor that blocks Ras function through inhibition of farnesylation.

Quality Level

100

Assay

≥98% (HPLC)

form

solid

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze

color

off-white

cation traces

heavy metals: ≤20 ppm
heavy metals: <20 ppm

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

2-8°C

InChI

1S/C25H38O5/c1-6-25(4,5)24(28)30-21-12-15(2)11-17-8-7-16(3)20(23(17)21)10-9-19-13-18(26)14-22(27)29-19/h7-8,11,15-16,18-21,23,26H,6,9-10,12-14H2,1-5H3/t15-,16-,18+,19+,20-,21-,23-/m0/s1

InChI key

RYMZZMVNJRMUDD-HGQWONQESA-N

General description

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. Note: this product is supplied in an inactive form and requires treatment with NaOH in EtOH followed by neutralization to pH 7.2 for activation.
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. Note: This product is supplied in an inactive form and requires treatment with NaOH in ethanol followed by neutralization to pH 7.2 for activation.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: no
Primary Target
farnesylation
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no

Warning

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)

Preparation Note

Dissolve 50 mg in 1 ml in ethanol and add 0.813 ml of 1N NaOH. Adjust the pH to 7.2 by adding small quantities of 1N HCl before use.

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution in ethanol-NaOH, aliquot and freeze (-20°C) Ethanol-NaOH solutions are stable for up to 1 month at -20°C. Neutralized solutions should be used immediately.

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. Acta 1345, 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

Pictograms

Health hazard
GHS08

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H361d

Hazard Classifications

Repr. 2

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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