Simvastatin Impurity K
C25H40O5
MW = 420.6
[(1S,3S,4aR,7S,8S,8aS)-8-[2-[(2R,4R)-4-hydroxy-6-oxooxan-2-yl]ethyl]-3,7-dimethyl-1,2,3,4,4a,7,8,8a-octahydronaphthalen-1-yl] 2,2-dimethylbutanoate
Technical Data
| C25H40O5 | |
|---|---|
| MW = 420.6 | |
| White solid | |
| Melting point = 156-158°C | |
| approx +90% purity (main impurity is the over reduced product) |
Storage Shipping
| H302 + H312 + H332 - Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled | |
|---|---|
| P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection | |
| P308 + P313 - IF exposed or if you feel unwell, get medical advice | |
| Store at 2-8°C, ship at ambient temperature |
Description
Simvastatin Impurity K is a dihydro impurity of Simvastatin where the double bond at position 4 has been reduced. Simavastatin is a statin reducing medication prescribed to patients at risk of heart conditions.
