CAS: 151006-03-0

Des(2-methylbutyryl) pravastatin is a synthetic allylic alcohol that is synthesized from the natural product, pravastatin. It has been shown to have carboxylic acid and carboxylic functional groups as well as two hydrogens on the allylic side of the molecule. In addition, des(2-methylbutyryl) pravastatin has two allylic alcohols with two hydrogens on the allylic side of the molecule. The synthesis of this compound is done by reacting 2-methylbutanoic acid with an allyl bromide in a reaction catalyzed by sodium methoxide. This reaction produces a mixture of products that includes des(2-methylbutyryl)pravastatin.