Compound Q&A
What is 1,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2,3-dione (CAS: 10373-78-1)?
Answer
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1,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2,3-dione, also known as mevastatin, is a naturally occurring compound with a bicyclic structure. Its chemical formula is C14H22O2. It is a precursor to the statins, a class of drugs used for lowering cholesterol levels in the blood.
About
CAS No
10373-78-1
English Name
1,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2,3-dione
Molecular Formula
C10H14O2
Molecular Weight
166.22 g/mol
SMILES
CC1(C)C2CCC1(C)C(=O)C2=O
InChIKey
VNQXSTWCDUXYEZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-02 18:52
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