Monacolin J
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| Names | |
|---|---|
| IUPAC name
(4R,6R)-6-[2-[(1S,2S,6R,8S,8aR)-8-Hydroxy-2,6-dimethyl-1,2,6,7,8,8a-hexahydronaphthalen-1-yl]ethyl]-4-hydroxyoxan-2-one | |
| Identifiers | |
| 79952-42-4 | |
| 3D model (Jmol) | Interactive image |
| ChEBI | CHEBI:79034 |
| ChemSpider | 117609 |
| ECHA InfoCard | 100.110.662 |
| PubChem | 9905162 |
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| Properties | |
| C19H28O4 | |
| Molar mass | 320.43 g·mol−1 |
| Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
| Infobox references | |
Monacolin J is a statin made by red yeast rice. Monacolin J is a precursor to simvastatin and has potential neuroprotective activities.[1]
References
- ↑ "Semisynthesis of novel monacolin J derivatives: hypocholesterolemic and neuroprotective activities". J. Antibiot. 63 (8): 499–505. August 2010. doi:10.1038/ja.2010.76. PMID 20648024.
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