Category:
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
CAS NO:
141750-63-2
Standard:
EP,
Pitavastatin Lactone is the active lactone prodrug of a potent HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor used in lipid-lowering therapy. Synthesized via chiral catalytic hydrogenation or fermentation processes, its molecular formula is C24H26F2O4 with CAS No. 178955-07-4.
Strictly store under inert atmosphere at 2-8°C to prevent hydrolysis to the inactive acid form. Avoid direct contact during handling due to potential reproductive toxicity; PPE including nitrile gloves and goggles is mandatory.