Synonyms: (betaR,deltaR)-2-(p-Fluorophenyl)-beta,delta-dihydroxy-5-isopropyl-3-phenyl-4-(phenylcarbamoyl)pyrrole-1-heptanoate, calcium salt (2:1) trihyddrate; [R-(R*, R*)]-2-(4-Fluorophenyl)-beta, delta-dihydroxy-5-(1-methylethyl)-3-phenyl-4-[(phenylamino)carbonyl]-1Hpyrrole-1-heptanoic acid, calcium salt (2:1) trihydrate
Molecular Formula: C66H68F2N4O10 · Ca · 3H2O
Molecular Weight: 1209.39
Linear Structural Formula: C66H68F2N4O10 · Ca · 3H2O
Purity: >=98% (HPLC)
Storage: room temp
Biochem Physiol Actions: Atorvastatin calcium salt trihydrate is a specific inhibitor of beta-Hydroxy beta-methylglutaryl-CoA (HMG-CoA) reductase. HMG-CoA reductase is the enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of HMG-CoA to mevalonate, an early step in cholesterol biosynthesis. Atorvastatin is used in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia.