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344096

Sigma-Aldrich

Fluvastatin, Sodium Salt

InSolution, ≥98% inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase

Synonym(s):

InSolution Fluvastatin, Sodium Salt, (±)-(3Rʹ,5Sʹ,6E)-7-(3-(4-Fluorophenyl)-1-isopropylindol-2-yl)-3,5-dihydroxy-6-heptenoate, sodium

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C24H25FNNaO4
CAS Number:
93957-55-2
Molecular Weight:
433.45
MDL number:
MFCD08063391
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.77

Quality Level

100

Assay

≥98% (HPLC)

form

liquid

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze
avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles
protect from light

shipped in

dry ice

storage temp.

−70°C

InChI

1S/C24H26FNO4.Na/c1-15(2)26-21-6-4-3-5-20(21)24(16-7-9-17(25)10-8-16)22(26)12-11-18(27)13-19(28)14-23(29)30;/h3-12,15,18-19,27-28H,13-14H2,1-2H3,(H,29,30);/q;+1/p-1/b12-11+;/t18-,19-;/m0./s1

InChI key

ZGGHKIMDNBDHJB-RPQBTBOMSA-M

General description

A synthetic, competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase that acts as anti-hypercholesterolemic agent. Unlike Lovastatin (Cat. No. 438185), Mevastatin (Cat. No. 474700), and Simvastatin (Cat. No. 567020), it does not require activation prior to use for in vitro studies. Reduces the basal MMP-1 levels in culture media of endothelial cells in a time- and dose-dependent manner. Fluvastatin is metabolized in the liver, primarily via hydroxylation of the indole ring at the 5- and 6-positions. N-Dealkylation and β-oxidation of the side-chain also occurs. The hydroxy metabolites are also reported to have some pharmacologic activity.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Reversible: yes

Packaging

Packaged under inert gas

Warning

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)

Physical form

A 10 mM (10 mg/2.13 ml) solution of Fluvastatin, Sodium Salt (344095) in H₂O.

Other Notes

Yamamoto, A., et al. 2001. J. Pharm. Pharmacol.53, 227.
Dansette, P.M., et al. 2000. Exp. Toxicol. Pathol.52, 145.
Ikeda, U., et al. 2000. Hypertension36, 325.
Levy, R.I., et al. 1993. Circulation87 (4 Suppl.), III45.
Tse, F.L.S. et al. 1992. J. Clin. Pharmacol.32, 630.
Yuan, J., et al. 1991. Atherosclerosis87, 147.

Legal Information

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

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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