has role has functional parent hexahydronaphthalenes ferroptosis inducer geroprotector delta-lactone fatty acid ester lovastatin prodrug EC 3.4.24.83 (anthrax lethal factor endopeptidase) inhibitor statin (semi-synthetic) simvastatin A member of the class of hexahydronaphthalenes that is lovastatin in which the 2-methylbutyrate ester moiety has been replaced by a 2,2-dimethylbutyrate ester group. It is used as a cholesterol-lowering and anti-cardiovascular disease drug.