Acarbose

CAS: 56180-94-0

Ref. 3D-OA00002

Product Information

• Name: Acarbose
• Synonyms: 4'',6''-Dideoxy-4''-([1S]-[1,4,6/5]-4,5,6-trihydroxy-3-hydroxymethyl-2-yclohexenylamino)-maltotriose
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Competitive, reversible inhibitor of α-glucosidases used for the control of postprandial hyperglycaemia in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It inhibits digestive enzymes with α-glucosidase activity, which breakdown complex sugars to absorbable monosaccharides. It also reduces the levels of glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c).

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 645.62 g/mol
• Formula: C₂₅H₄₃NO₁₈
• Purity: Min. 95.0%
• Color/Form: White Powder