Solubility: Soluble to 75 mM in ethanol and 50 mM in DMSO
Appearance: White solid
PubChem CID: 54454
Scientific Background: Simvastatin is a member of the drug class of statins, used for lowering cholersterol, thereby preventing cardiovascular disease. They have a powerful inhibitory effect on HMG-CoA reducatse (1).
References: 1. Alberts A.W. (1998) Am J Cardio. 62(15): 10J-15J.
Field of Use: Not for use in humans. Not for use in diagnostics or therapeutics. For in vitro research use only.