SynonymBAYCOL, Rivastatin, Baycol, Lipobay, 6-Heptenoic acid, 7-[4-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(methoxymethyl)-2,6-bis(1-methylethyl)-3-pyridinyl]-3,5-dihydroxy-, monosodium salt, (3R,5S,6E)-, 6-Heptenoic acid, 7-[4-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(methoxymethyl)-2,6-bis(1-methylethyl)-3-pyridinyl]-3,5-dihydroxy-, monosodium salt, [S-[R*,S*-(E)]]-, BAY-w 6228, Cerivastatin sodium, Sodium 7-[4-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(methoxymethyl)-2,6-dipropan-2-yl-pyrid in-3-yl]-3,5-dihydroxy-hept-6-enoate, (3R,5S,6E)-7-[4-(4-Fluorophenyl)-5-(MethoxyMethyl)-2,6-bis(1-Methylethyl)-3-pyridinyl]-3,5-dihydroxy-6-heptenoic Acid SodiuM Salt
Molecular weight459.55
Colorwhite to tan
AlphaD20 +24.1° (c = 1 in ethanol)
Storage TemperatureHygroscopic, Store under Inert atmosphere -20°C Freezer
SolubilityH2O: =5mg/mL
Melting Point197-199°C