Description: Monacolin J (Antibiotic MB 530A) is a cholesterol biosynthesis inhibitor.
CAS Number: 79952-42-4
Formula: C19H28O4
Molecular Weight: 320,42
References: Endo A, et al. Monacolins J and L, new inhibitors of cholesterol biosynthesis produced by Monascus ruber. J Antibiot (Tokyo). 1985 Mar;38(3):420-2.