Atorvastatin calcium

Atorvastatin calcium (CAS 134523-03-8) is a calcium salt pharmaceutical compound known under trade names including Sortis, Tahor, and CI-981. It carries no assigned E-code. With molecular formula C33H35FN2O5.1/2Ca, it belongs to the statin class of active pharmaceutical ingredients.

In pharmaceutical manufacturing, atorvastatin calcium serves as the active substance in HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor formulations, blocking cholesterol biosynthesis at a specific enzymatic step. In personal care research, it is investigated for skin-conditioning and antimicrobial activity, where its membrane-disrupting properties contribute to protective barrier function in topical formulations.

Supplied as a white crystalline powder meeting pharmaceutical-grade specifications, it is available in compliance with Ph.Eur. monograph standards and subject to REACH registration requirements within the EU. Procurement quantities are offered in laboratory and bulk formats. Buyers should confirm grade suitability against their specific formulation or API manufacturing requirements.