Molekula
Simvastatin
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Simvastatin is a statin medication used to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. It functions as an inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase, a key enzyme in cholesterol synthesis. Available in powder form with a molecular formula of C25H38O5, it has a molecular weight of 418.57 g/mol and should be stored at ambient temperatures. The substance is classified as dangerous. Molekula supplies Simvastatin from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
Pack sizes & pricing
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | A white or almost white crystalline powder |
| Heavy metals | ≤20ppm |
| Loss on Drying | ≤0.5% |
| Assay | 98 - 101% |
| Sulphated Ash | ≤0.1% |
| Specific optical rotation | +285 to +298 |
| Total Impurities | ≤1.0% |
| Any other individual impurity | ≤0.1% |
| Simvastatin hydroxy acid | ≤0.4% |
| Lovastatin and epilovastatin | ≤1.0% |
| Methylene simvastatin | ≤0.4% |
| Acetyl simvastatin | ≤0.4% |
| Anhydro simvastatin | ≤0.4% |
| Simvastatin dimer | ≤0.4% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Transport Class | 9 |
| Packing Group | III |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 135-138 °C |
| Water Solubility | 0.03 mg/L, temp not specified |
| log P (octanol/water) | 4.68 |
Source: PubChem CID 54454 (HSDB)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 30226581 |
| CAS Number | 79902-63-9 |
| IUPAC Name | [(1S,3R,7S,8S,8aR)-8-[2-[(2R,4R)-4-hydroxy-6-oxooxan-2-yl]ethyl]-3,7-dimethyl-1,2,3,7,8,8a-hexahydronaphthalen-1-yl] 2,2-dimethylbutanoate |
| Molecular Formula | C25H38O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 418.57 |
| Exact Mass | 418.2719 |
| SMILES | CCC(C)(C)C(=O)O[C@H]1C[C@H](C=C2[C@H]1[C@H]([C@H](C=C2)C)CC[C@@H]3C[C@H](CC(=O)O3)O)C |
| InChIKey | RYMZZMVNJRMUDD-HGQWONQESA-N |
| InChI | 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 |
| PubChem CID | 54454 |
| UN Number | UN3077 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| HTS Code | 29322045 |
| Tariff Code | 2932209090 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
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Serious Health Hazard
GHS08
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Hazardous to the Environment
GHS09
Hazard statements
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
- H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
- H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
- H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
- H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P263 Avoid contact during pregnancy/while nursing
- P273 Avoid release to the environment
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
Documents
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- Cholestat
- Denan
- Lipex
- Lodales
- Simvastatina
- Simvastatine
- Sinvacor
- Sivastin
- Synvinolin
- Zocor
Frequently asked questions
What is Simvastatin used for?
Simvastatin is primarily used as a cholesterol-lowering medication to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Simvastatin?
The chemical formula is C25H38O5 with a molecular weight of 418.57 g/mol.
How should Simvastatin be stored?
Simvastatin should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and light.
What grade of Simvastatin does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies Simvastatin in research-grade purity suitable for laboratory use.
Can Molekula supply Simvastatin in bulk quantities?
Yes, Molekula can supply Simvastatin in bulk quantities—please contact our sales team for volume pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with a Simvastatin order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS); additional documentation can be provided upon request.
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