Recommended storage conditions are listed in the table below.
| Form | Storage Temp | Shelf Life |
|---|---|---|
| Powder | -20°C | 3 years |
| In Solvent | -80°C | 1 year |
| In Solvent | -20°C | 1 month |
Lovastatin (Mevinolin, MK-803) is stable under recommended storage conditions.
Check the
Lovastatin (Mevinolin, MK-803)
product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.
|
Concentration
Volume
Mass
|
|---|
Batch:
All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
| Solvent | Solubility & Note |
|---|---|
| DMSO |
80 mg/mL
(197.75 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.) |
| Ethanol | 35 mg/mL |
| Water | Insoluble |
| DMSO |
80 mg/mL
(197.75 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.) |
| Ethanol | 30 mg/mL |
| Water | Insoluble |
| DMSO |
81 mg/mL
(200.22 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.) |
| Ethanol | 29 mg/mL |
| Water | Insoluble |
| DMSO |
80 mg/mL
(197.75 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.) |
| Ethanol | 26 mg/mL |
| Water | Insoluble |
| DMSO |
80 mg/mL
(197.75 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.) |
| Ethanol | 30 mg/mL |
| Water | Insoluble |
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
- Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
- Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
- For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
- Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
Pre-aliquoted for Longevity: Solid-state aliquots offer significantly longer shelf life compared to stock solutions, ensuring maximum stability for every use.
Looking for a specific aliquot size? Reach out to your local sales representative or contact us at orders@selleckchem.com.
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Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.