An antilipemic agent which lowers cholesterol, triglycerides, serum beta-lipoproteins and phospholipids. It acts by interfering with the enzymatic steps involved in the conversion of acetate to hydroxymethylglutaryl coenzyme A as well as inhibiting the activity of HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES which is the rate limiting enzyme in the biosynthesis of cholesterol.

Synonyms: Meglutol beta-Hydroxy-beta-Methylglutarate Acid, 3-Hydroxy-3-methylglutaric Acid, 3-Hydroxy-3-methylpentanedioic 3-Hydroxy-3-methylpentanedioic Acid Pentanedioic acid, 3-hydroxy-3-methyl- 3 Hydroxy 3 methylglutaric Acid 3 Hydroxy 3 methylpentanedioic Acid 3-Hydroxy-3-methylglutaric Acid CLA99KCD53 beta Hydroxy beta Methylglutarate