| Bioactivity | 2-Hydroxy atorvastatin calcium salt is a hydroxy metabolite of Atorvastatin calcium salt. Atorvastatin is a potent HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor with an IC50 value of 8 nM. |
| Name | 2-Hydroxy atorvastatin calcium salt |
| CAS | 265989-46-6 |
| Formula | C33H35FN2O6.1/2Ca |
| Molar Mass | 594.69 |
| Appearance | Solid |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture and light *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture and light) |
| Reference | [1]. Borek-Dohalský V, et al. Validated HPLC-MS-MS method for simultaneous determination of atorvastatin and 2-hydroxyatorvastatin in human plasma-pharmacokinetic study. Anal Bioanal Chem. 2006 Sep;386(2):275-85. |