Monacolin J

Monacolin J
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
CAS Number	79952-42-4
3D model (Jmol)	Interactive image
ChEBI	CHEBI:79034
ChemSpider	117609
ECHA InfoCard	100.110.662
PubChem	9905162
SMILES C[C@@H]1C[C@H](O)[C@@H]2[C@@H](CC[C@@H]3C[C@@H](O)CC(=O)O3)[C@@H](C)C=CC2=C1
Properties
Chemical formula	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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