Maleic acid or cis-butenedioic acid is an organic compound that is a dicarboxylic acid, a molecule with two carboxyl groups.Its chemical formula is HO 2 CCHCHCO 2 H. Maleic acid is the cis-isomer of butenedioic acid, whereas fumaric acid is the trans-isomer.aleic acid is a less stable molecule than fumaric acid. The difference in heat of combustion is 22.7 kJÂ·mol â1. The heat of combustion is -1355 kJ/mole.
Atorvastatin, marketed under the trade name Lipitor among others, is a member of the drug class known as statins, which are used primarily as a lipid-lowering agent and for prevention of events associated with cardiovascular disease.
Crestor. Crestor (rosuvastatin) is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor or statin.. It lowers levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. Statins may also reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, or other health problems in patients with risk factors for heart disease.here is currently no generic available for Crestor, and other generic statins may be just as effective and less expensive. Statins with generic alternatives include Zocor (simvastatin), Lipitor (atorvastatin), and Pravachol (pravastatin).