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P4498

Sigma-Aldrich

Pravastatin sodium salt hydrate

≥98% (HPLC), powder

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 sodium hydrate, Eptastatin sodium salt hydrate

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C23H35O7Na · xH2O
CAS Number:
81131-70-6
Molecular Weight:
446.51 (anhydrous basis)
MDL number:
MFCD00887601
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
329820206
NACRES:
NA.77

biological source

synthetic (organic)

Assay

≥98% (HPLC)

form

powder

color

white

mp

171.2-173 °C

solubility

H2O: >10 mg/mL

originator

Bristol-Myers Squibb

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

[Na+].[H][C@@](O)(CC[C@H]1[C@@H](C)C=CC2=C[C@@H](O)C[C@H](OC(=O)[C@@H](C)CC)[C@]12[H])C[C@@H](O)CC([O-])=O

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

Gene Information

human ... HMGCR(3156)

General description

Pravastatin sodium is an orally effective hypocholesterolaemic agent which is structurally similar to lovastatin and compactin.

Application

Pravastatin sodium salt hydrate has been used in the enzymatic method to measure mevalonic acid in serum.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Pravastatin sodium is a competitive, water-soluble 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor.
Competitive, water-soluble 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor. Inhibits cholesterol synthesis in vivo (Ki ~1 nM).

Features and Benefits

This compound was developed by Bristol-Myers Squibb. To browse the list of other pharma-developed compounds and Approved Drugs/Drug Candidates, click here.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Ashley J Bauer et al.
Hypertension (Dallas, Tex. : 1979), 61(5), 1103-1110 (2013-03-06)
Preeclampsia is a pregnancy-specific condition characterized by an imbalance of circulating angiogenic factors and new-onset hypertension. Although current treatment options are limited, recent studies suggest that pravastatin may improve angiogenic profile and reduce blood pressure in preeclampsia. We hypothesized pravastatin
Carlos S Kückelhaus et al.
Experimental parasitology, 134(1), 18-25 (2013-02-14)
The control of leishmaniases poses an important challenge due to the scarcity and toxicity of the pharmacological options available. We have previously shown that pravastatin significantly improves the course of the disease in Leishmania (L.) amazonensis-infected BALB/c mice. Since the
S M Singhvi et al.
British journal of clinical pharmacology, 29(2), 239-243 (1990-02-01)
Pravastatin sodium, a competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase, is a new orally effective hypocholesterolaemic agent. In a two-way crossover study, eight healthy male subjects each received an intravenous and an oral dose of [14C]-pravastatin sodium. The oral absorption of [14C]
Kevin F Erickson et al.
Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 61(12), 1250-1258 (2013-03-19)
The authors sought to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of statins for primary prevention of myocardial infarction (MI) and stroke in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Patients with CKD have an elevated risk of MI and stroke. Although HMG Co-A reductase
Tsutomu Yamazaki et al.
International heart journal, 54(1), 33-39 (2013-02-23)
This paper describes a subanalysis of the JART Study comparing rosuvastatin and pravastatin treatment. A total of 314 subjects were analyzed in this subanalysis, 282 of whom were eligible for evaluation of the relationship between LDL-C and carotid mean-IMT change.
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Cholesterol Biosynthesis Regulation

The amount of cholesterol that is synthesized in the liver is tightly regulated by dietary cholesterol levels. LDL receptors regulate the cellular transport of lipid rich low density lipoprotein (LDL) particles.

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Randomized controlled clinical studies have suggested 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitors (statins) are effective in both primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) events.

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