Chemical Substance - Lovastatin

NHPID name:
Lovastatin

Reference:
MI

Proper name(s):
(2S)-2-Methylbutanoic acid (1S,3R,7S,8S,8aR)-1,2,3,7,8,8a-hexahydro-3,7-dimethyl-8-[2-[(2R,4R)-tetrahydro-4-hydroxy-6-oxo-2H-pyran-2-yl]ethyl]-1-naphthalenyl ester

Common name(s):
Lovastatin

Category:
Approved Chemical Name

CAS registry number:
75330-75-5


Source material:
Monascus purpureus   ( Parts: Whole )



Roles

Non-NHP

Rationale:

A non-NHP because listed in the Prescription Drug List as follows: Lovastatin, except in oral dosage form that provides 1 milligram or less per daily dose.

Reference:  NNHPD
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