Compound Q&A
What is Lescol (CAS: 93957-55-2)?
Answer
Lescol, with the CAS number 93957-55-2, is a pharmaceutical compound primarily known as a statin medication used to lower cholesterol. Its chemical name is pravastatin sodium, and it functions as a competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase, an enzyme involved in cholesterol synthesis. It is commonly used in the treatment of hyperlipidemia and to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
About
CAS No
93957-55-2
English Name
Lescol
Molecular Formula
C24H25FNNaO4
Molecular Weight
433.45 g/mol
SMILES
CC(C)N1C2=CC=CC=C2C(=C1C=CC(CC(CC(=O)[O-])O)O)C3=CC=C(C=C3)F.[Na+]
InChIKey
ZGGHKIMDNBDHJB-NRFPMOEYSA-M
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
