Atorvastatin is a dihydroxy monocarboxylic acid that is a member of the drug class known as statins, used mainly for lowering blood cholesterol and for preventing cardiovascular diseases. Among its listed roles, it functions as a environmental contaminant and a xenobiotic. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Cholesterol-reducing agents, Lipid-lowering agents and Statins. Its therapeutic use is listed as cardiovascular. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Tozalip, Xavator, atorvastatina, Lipitor, Cardyl and Sortis. Its PubChem CID is 60823.
Atorvastatin
| CAS No | 134523-00-5 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C33H35FN2O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 558.64 g/mol |
| Synonyms | (3R,5R)-7-[2-(4-fluorophenyl)-3-phenyl-4-(phenylcarbamoyl)-5-propan-2-ylpyrrol-1-yl]-3,5-dihydroxyheptanoic acid |
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Atorvastatin is a dihydroxy monocarboxylic acid that is a member of the drug class known as statins, used mainly for lowering blood cholesterol and for preventing cardiovascular diseases.
The listed CAS number is 134523-00-5.
The listed molecular formula is C33H35FN2O5.
The listed molecular weight is 558.64 g/mol.
(3R,5R)-7-[2-(4-fluorophenyl)-3-phenyl-4-(phenylcarbamoyl)-5-propan-2-ylpyrrol-1-yl]-3,5-dihydroxyheptanoic acid.
The source lists Tozalip, Xavator, atorvastatina, Lipitor, Cardyl and Sortis.