With the heat treatment, there is the formation of a liquid and of a gaseous phase. in addition to the solid wood. The liquid phase at temperatures between 200-300ÂºC is. almost exclusively water and acetic acid with small amounts of formic acid, furfural, and. methanol.
To start things off, simvastatin is prescribed for reducing cholesterol and triglycerides which decreases the chance of a heart attack, stroke or the need for a heart surgery.
Highlights. 1  Simvastatin is used to help lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels. It can also reduce the risk of heart disease. 2  This drug comes as a tablet you take by mouth. 3  Simvastatin is available as the brand-name drug Zocor. Itâs also available as a generic drug.