CAS: 1227626-45-0

Olmesartan methyl ketone is a synthetic drug product that is used as an analytical reference standard. It has been shown to be metabolized in vivo to its active form, olmesartan. The chemical structure of this compound is similar to the active metabolite of other angiotensin II receptor blockers, such as losartan and valsartan. This compound is an impurity in the API Olmesartan medoxomil, which is a potent angiotensin II receptor blocker used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).