Compound Q&A
What is Atorvastatin Impurity 48 (CAS: 125995-13-3)?
Answer
Atorvastatin Impurity 48, with the CAS number 125995-13-3, is a chemical compound that arises as an impurity during the synthesis of atorvastatin, a widely used cholesterol-lowering medication. It is typically identified through analytical techniques such as HPLC and has a molecular formula of C22H28O6. This compound is characterized by its structural similarity to atorvastatin, with slight variations in the side chain or functional groups, and is often present in trace amounts in pharmaceutical preparations.
About
CAS No
125995-13-3
English Name
Atorvastatin Impurity 48
Molecular Formula
C14H27NO4
Molecular Weight
273.37 g/mol
SMILES
CC1(OC(CC(O1)CC(=O)OC(C)(C)C)CCN)C
InChIKey
HWSHVKNLMBMKSR-GHMZBOCLSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:09
