Lovastatin diol lactone
[CAS# 79952-42-4]

Identification

• Name: Lovastatin diol lactone
• Synonyms: (4R,6R)-6-[2-[(1S,2S,6R,8S,8aR)-1,2,6,7,8,8a-Hexahydro-8-hydroxy-2,6-dimethyl-1-naphthalenyl]ethyl]tetrahydro-4-hydroxy-2H-pyran-2-one; Antibiotic MB 530A; Monacolin J
• Molecular Formula: C₁₉H₂₈O₄
• Molecular Weight: 320.42
• CAS Registry Number: 79952-42-4
• EC Number: 616-759-1

Properties

• Solubility: Very slightly soluble (0.16 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.17±0.1 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 128-131 ºC^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2017 ACD/Labs)

^** Willard, Alvin K.; Journal of Labelled Compounds and Radiopharmaceuticals 1982, V19(3), P337-44.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302