Mevastatin

Also known as: Compactin, ML-236B, (+)-Compactin, Antibiotic ML 236B, Mevastatinum, Statin I, Lovastatin Impurity 1, MFCD05662341

Mevastatin (CAS 73573-88-3) is a compound in the Organic Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C23H34O5 and a molecular weight of 390.513 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 151-153 °C, a boiling point of 555.0±50.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 186.5±23.6 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 73573-88-3
Jingsj CID: J-42130-7
Molecular Formula: C₂₃H₃₄O₅
Molecular Weight: 390.513 g/mol
Category: Organic Compounds
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point	151-153 °C
Boiling Point	555.0±50.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density	1.1±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point	186.5±23.6 °C
Exact Mass	390.240631
PSA	72.83000
LogP	3.57
Vapor Pressure	0.0±3.4 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index	1.535
Additional Property	DMSO: 20 mg/mL

Activity & Biological Data

Additional Information	[1]. Sugazaki M, Hirotani H, Echigo S, et al. Effects of mevastatin on grafted bone in MRL/MpJ mice. Connect Tissue Res. 2010 Apr;51(2):105-12. doi: 10.3109/03008200903105098. [2]. Evangelopoulos ME, Weis J, Krüttgen A. Mevastatin-induced neurite outgrowth of neuroblastoma cells via activation of EGFR. J Neurosci Res. 2009 Jul;87(9):2138-44. doi: 10.1002/jnr.22025. [3]. W?chtersh?user A, Akoglu B, Stein J. HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor mevastatin enhances the growth inhibitory effect of butyrate in the colorectal carcinoma cell line Caco-2. Carcinogenesis. 2001 Jul;22(7):1061-7. [4]. Amin-Hanjani S, Stagliano NE, Yamada M, et al. Mevastatin, an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, reduces stroke damage and upregulates endothelial nitric oxide synthase in mice. Stroke. 2001 Apr;32(4):980-6.

Additional Information

[1]. Sugazaki M, Hirotani H, Echigo S, et al. Effects of mevastatin on grafted bone in MRL/MpJ mice. Connect Tissue Res. 2010 Apr;51(2):105-12. doi: 10.3109/03008200903105098. [2]. Evangelopoulos ME, Weis J, Krüttgen A. Mevastatin-induced neurite outgrowth of neuroblastoma cells via activation of EGFR. J Neurosci Res. 2009 Jul;87(9):2138-44. doi: 10.1002/jnr.22025. [3]. W?chtersh?user A, Akoglu B, Stein J. HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor mevastatin enhances the growth inhibitory effect of butyrate in the colorectal carcinoma cell line Caco-2. Carcinogenesis. 2001 Jul;22(7):1061-7. [4]. Amin-Hanjani S, Stagliano NE, Yamada M, et al. Mevastatin, an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, reduces stroke damage and upregulates endothelial nitric oxide synthase in mice. Stroke. 2001 Apr;32(4):980-6.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Mevastatin?

The CAS number of Mevastatin is 73573-88-3.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Mevastatin?

Mevastatin has molecular formula C23H34O5 and molecular weight 390.513 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of Mevastatin?

For Mevastatin, Downstream Products: Pravastatin, Pravastatin sodium, tert-Butanol.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

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