Description

Pitavastatin Sodium is a high-purity active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) belonging to the statin class of HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors. This compound is critical for the formulation of cholesterol-lowering medications, offering a potent and selective mechanism of action. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical manufacturers and research institutions in the development and production of finished dosage forms. Our supply of Pitavastatin Sodium CAS NO 574705-92-3 is characterized by stringent quality control, ensuring reliability for critical applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical API: Primary active ingredient in the manufacture of oral tablets and other dosage forms for treating hypercholesterolemia and dyslipidemia.
• Research & Development: Used in preclinical and clinical studies to investigate new therapeutic formulations and combination therapies.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control laboratories to validate assay methods and impurity profiles.
• Generic Drug Manufacturing: Essential for the production of bioequivalent generic versions of branded pitavastatin medications.
• Metabolic Disorder Research: A key tool in biochemical research focused on cholesterol biosynthesis and cardiovascular disease pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pitavastatin Sodium
CAS No.	574705-92-3
Molecular Formula	C₂₅H₂₃FNO₄•Na
Molecular Weight	443.45 g/mol
Synonyms	Pitavastatin Sodium Salt; Livalo (brand name); NK-104; (3R,5S,6E)-7-[2-Cyclopropyl-4-(4-fluorophenyl)quinolin-3-yl]-3,5-dihydroxyhept-6-enoic Acid Sodium Salt; Itavastatin Sodium; Nisvastatin Sodium
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Quality Control

Our Pitavastatin Sodium is manufactured and tested under a GMP-compliant quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and impurity profiling, residual solvent analysis, and identification tests to ensure it meets stringent pharmacopeial standards. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with specifications for pharmaceutical use.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to maintain stability and potency.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	98.0% - 102.0% (on anhydrous basis)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity: ≤ 0.5% Total impurities: ≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.