Atorvastatin ethyl ester is used primarily for lowering blood cholesterol and for prevention of events associated with cardiovascular disease. Like all statins, atorvastatin works by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase, an enzyme found in liver tissue that plays a key role in production of cholesterol in the body.Atorvastatin is also used for the treatment of dyslipidemia.
MedKoo Cat#: 575107
Name: Atorvastatin ethyl ester
CAS#: 1146977-93-6
Chemical Formula: C35H39FN2O5
Exact Mass: 586.2843
Molecular Weight: 586.70
Elemental Analysis: C, 71.65; H, 6.70; F, 3.24; N, 4.77; O, 13.63
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 586.70 Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.
| Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mM | 1.15 mL | 5.76 mL | 11.51 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.23 mL | 1.15 mL | 2.3 mL |
| 10 mM | 0.12 mL | 0.58 mL | 1.15 mL |
| 50 mM | 0.02 mL | 0.12 mL | 0.23 mL |
