Pravastatin is an organic compound with the formula C23H36O7 and an average molecular weight of 424.53 g/mol. Pravastatin belongs to the medium-chain hydroxy acids and derivatives, a subclass of hydroxy acids and derivatives within the organic compounds. It is recorded as a biological antioxidant (PMC8252743).
The compound is identified as a lipid modifying agent within healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and veterinary products. It has two recorded protein targets, acting as an inhibitor of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase (HMGCR) and Histone deacetylase 2 (HDAC2). The oral route is the recorded exposure route for this substance.
Pravastatin is found in or released from 13 recorded sources. These include drinking water and water supply (Drinking water), as well as food, food processing and cookware sources such as the preparation of malt, the preparation of wort, the preparation of wine or sparkling wine, and fermentation processes for beer. Within household cleaning and consumer products, it is associated with cigar cigarettes, non electric simulated smoking devices, and other smoking requisites. Additionally, it is found in electrical and electronic equipment, specifically antennas, amplifiers, television systems, and electrically stimulated smoking devices.
Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as medium-chain hydroxy acids and derivatives. These are hydroxy acids with a 6 to 12 carbon atoms long side chain.
