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Simvastatin – Technical Information (Reference Only)

Chemical Information

• Synonyms:
  • Simvastatin
  • Zocor (brand 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

• Formal 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

• CAS Number:
  79902-63-9

• Molecular Formula:
  C25H38O5

• Molecular Weight:
  418.57 g/mol

• Chemical Class:
  HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin)

• Appearance:
  White to off-white crystalline powder

Structural / Spectral Information

• SMILES:
  CC(C)CC(=O)O[C@H]1CC[C@H]2[C@@H](C1)CC[C@H](C2)CC[C@H]3C[C@@H](C[C@H](O3)C(=O)O)C

• InChI:
  InChI=1S/C25H38O5/...

• InChI Key:
  XUULYQZLZVOSLU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

• λmax (UV):
  ~ 238 nm

Solubility

• Water: Practically insoluble

• Methanol / Ethanol: Soluble

• DMSO: Soluble

• Chloroform / Ether: Soluble

Formulation

• Supplied as Simvastatin USP/EP grade

• Purity: ≥98% (analytical/research grade)

• Common pharmaceutical strengths:
  • 5 mg tablet
  • 10 mg tablet
  • 20 mg tablet
  • 40 mg tablet
  • 80 mg tablet

Storage & Stability

• Storage Temperature: 20–25 °C (room temperature)

• Shipping: Ambient temperature acceptable

• Stability: ≥3–5 years under recommended conditions

• Light/Moisture Sensitivity: Protect from prolonged exposure

Safety / Handling

• Use PPE when handling bulk powder

• Monitor liver function during therapy

• Contraindicated in active liver disease or pregnancy

• Store in sealed, dry containers away from children