Category:
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
CAS NO:
N/A
Standard:
EP,
Simvastatin EP Impurity A, also known as Simvastatin Acid, is a critical reference standard for quality control in statin manufacturing. It arises from the hydrolysis of the lactone ring during synthesis or storage. The molecular formula is C25H34O5 with CAS number 87916-08-5.
Store under inert atmosphere at -20°C to prevent hydrolysis. Handle with PPE to avoid skin contact; not intended for clinical administration.