Lapaquistat Acetate

**Semantic type:** Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** An acetate salt form of lapaquistat, a squalene synthase inhibitor investigated for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia.

**Synonyms:** - 2-(1-(2-((3R,5S)-1-(3-Acetoxy-2,2-dimethylpropyl)-7-chloro-5-(2,3- dimethoxyphenyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,5-tetrahydrobenzo(e)(1,4)oxazepin-3- yl)acetyl)piperidin-4-yl)acetic Acid - LAPAQUISTAT ACETATE - TAK 475 - TAK-475