Lovastatin EP Impurity A

Name: Lovastatin EP Impurity A
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-023007

About Lovastatin EP Impurity A

Lovastatin EP Impurity A is a pharmacopeial impurity of Lovastatin carrying the CAS registry number 73573-88-3. Formula C23H34O5, molecular weight 390.5 g/mol. It is also known as Mevastatin or Pravastatin Deshydroxy Impurity.

It is supplied as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 6 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Pharmaceutical QC and development laboratories use this impurity standard of Lovastatin to develop and validate HPLC methods, to set specification limits and to document impurity profiles in ANDA and DMF submissions. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Lovastatin EP Impurity A in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Pharmacopeial method verification
Impurity profiling
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Lovastatin EP Impurity A
Catalogue No.	VQ-023007
CAS Number	73573-88-3
IUPAC name	[(1S,7S,8S,8aR)-8-[2-[(2R,4R)-4-hydroxy-6-oxooxan-2-yl]ethyl]-7-methyl-1,2,3,7,8,8a-hexahydronaphthalen-1-yl] (2S)-2-methylbutanoate
Molecular formula	C₂₃H₃₄O₅
Molecular weight	390.5 g/mol
Exact mass	390.2406
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	AJLFOPYRIVGYMJ-INTXDZFKSA-N
SMILES	CC[C@H](C)C(=O)O[C@H]1CCC=C2[C@H]1[C@H]([C@H](C=C2)C)CC[C@@H]3C[C@H](CC(=O)O3)O
PubChem CID	64715

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	3.9
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 5
TPSA	72.8 Å²
Synonyms	Mevastatin, Pravastatin Deshydroxy Impurity, Lovastatin - Impurity A, compactin, Mevastatine, CS 500, ML236B lactone, 7-(1,2,6,7,8,8a-Hexahydro-2-methyl-8-(2-methylbutyryloxy)naphthyl)-3-hydroxyheptan-5-olide, 6-demethylmevinolin, Compactin (penicillium), (+)-Compactin

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H351Suspected of causing cancer
H360May damage fertility or the unborn child
H362May cause harm to breast-fed children
H373May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P203, P260, P261, P263, P264, P270, P272, P273, P280, P302 + P352, P318, P319, P321, P333 + P317, P362 + P364, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Lovastatin EP Impurity A?

The CAS Registry Number of Lovastatin EP Impurity A is 73573-88-3. It is also known as Mevastatin, Pravastatin Deshydroxy Impurity, Lovastatin - Impurity A.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Lovastatin EP Impurity A?

Lovastatin EP Impurity A has the molecular formula C23H34O5 and a molecular weight of 390.5 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is [(1S,7S,8S,8aR)-8-[2-[(2R,4R)-4-hydroxy-6-oxooxan-2-yl]ethyl]-7-methyl-1,2,3,7,8,8a-hexahydronaphthalen-1-yl] (2S)-2-methylbutanoate.

What is Lovastatin EP Impurity A used for?

Lovastatin EP Impurity A is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Lovastatin. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Lovastatin EP Impurity A can I order?

We supply Lovastatin EP Impurity A in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Lovastatin EP Impurity A?

Yes. Every lot of Lovastatin EP Impurity A is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Lovastatin EP Impurity A be shipped internationally?

Yes. Lovastatin EP Impurity A is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.