Used primarily in the pharmaceutical industry as an active ingredient in medications to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases. It functions by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase, an enzyme involved in cholesterol production in the liver. This compound helps decrease LDL ("bad") cholesterol and increase HDL ("good") cholesterol, making it effective in managing hyperlipidemia and preventing heart attacks and strokes in high-risk patients. The 1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutylamine salt form improves solubility and stability, enhancing bioavailability and formulation efficiency in oral dosage forms.