1344-09-8 Purity
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Specification
The PubChem CID of Atorvastatin is 60823.
The molecular formula of Atorvastatin is C33H35FN2O5.
The molecular weight of Atorvastatin is 558.6 g/mol.
Atorvastatin is a member of the drug class known as statins.
Atorvastatin is primarily used for lowering blood cholesterol and for preventing cardiovascular diseases.
Atorvastatin inhibits the endogenous production of cholesterol in the liver by competitively inhibiting the enzyme HMG-CoA Reductase.
Some other synonyms of Atorvastatin are Tozalip, Xavator, and Cardyl.
Atorvastatin was first synthesized in 1985.
Atorvastatin and other statins including lovastatin, pravastatin, rosuvastatin, fluvastatin, and simvastatin are considered first-line treatment options for dyslipidemia.
Atorvastatin has a role as an environmental contaminant and a xenobiotic.