Category:
Natural Extracts
CAS NO:
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Standard:
In-house Standards,
Red yeast rice is a fermented product of Oryza sativa using Rhizopus or Monascus species. It contains bioactive compounds, primarily monacolins, which inhibit HMG-CoA reductase. The primary active component, Monacolin K (identical to lovastatin), has the molecular formula C24H36O5 and CAS No. 75330-75-5.
Strictly contraindicated for patients on statin therapy due to hepatotoxicity risks. Storage requires cool, dry conditions below 25°C with humidity control under 60% to prevent mycotoxin contamination.