Simvastatin

Tocris Bioscience | Catalog # 1965

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
Tocris Bioscience

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Description

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
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Product Description

Simvastatin is a HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor; decreases levels of low density lipoprotein. Simvastatin is also an AMPK activator. Has multiple biological effects including bone formation stimulation, inhibition of smooth muscle cell proliferation and migration, induction of ferroptosis, inhibition of autophagy, and anticancer and anti-inflammatory activity. Inactive lactone prodrug of simvastatin hydroxy acid, naturally bioactivated in vivo following oral administration.Simvastatin acts synergistically with ABL allosteric inhibitors GNF 5 (Cat. No. 1965) to enhance apoptosis of metastatic lung cancer cells in mice.

Product Specifications for Simvastatin

Molecular Weight

418.57

Formula

C25H38O5

Storage

Desiccate at -20°C

Purity

≥98% (HPLC)

Chemical Name

(1S,3R,7S,8S,8aR)-1,2,3,7,8,8a-Hexahydro-3,7-dimethyl-8-[2-[(2R,4R)-tetrahydro-4-hydroxy-6-oxo-2H-pyran-2-yl]ethyl]-1-naphthalenyly-2,2-dimethyl butanoate

CAS Number

79902-63-9

PubChem ID

54454

InChI Key

RYMZZMVNJRMUDD-HGQWONQESA-N

SMILES

[H][C@@]12C(C=C[C@H](C)[C@@H]2CC[C@@H]3C[C@@H](O)CC(O3)=O)=C[C@H](C)C[C@@H]1OC(C(C)(C)CC)=O

The technical data provided above is for guidance only. For batch specific data refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Solubility

Solvent Max Conc. mg/mL Max Conc. mM
Solubility
DMSO 20.93 50
Ethanol 31.39 75

Preparing Stock Solutions for Simvastatin

The following data is based on the product molecular weight 418.57.

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Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
0.75 mM 3.19 mL 15.93 mL 31.85 mL
3.75 mM 0.64 mL 3.19 mL 6.37 mL
7.5 mM 0.32 mL 1.59 mL 3.19 mL
37.5 mM 0.06 mL 0.32 mL 0.64 mL

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Background References

References are publications that support the biological activity of the product. See our Citations tab to view 34 publications citing the usage of this product.

Product Documents for Simvastatin

Certificate of Analysis

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Product Specific Notices for Simvastatin

For research use only

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