Acarbose

Acarbose
Acarbose
Acarbose is an anti-diabetic drug used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus,it inhibits enzymes (glycoside hydrolases) needed to digest carbohydrates, to be specific, alpha-glucosidase enzymes in the brush border of the small intestines and pancreatic alpha-amylase.
Product Name
Acarbose
Chemical Name
O-4,6-dideoxy-4-[[(1S,4R,5S,6S)-4,5,6-trihydroxy-3-(hydroxymethyl)-2-cyclohexen-1-yl]amino]-a-D-glucopyranosyl-(1®4)-O-a-D-glucopyranosyl-(1®4)-D-Glucose
CAS #
56180-94-0
Chemical Structure

Molecular Formula
C
25
H
43
NO
18

Molecular Weight
645.61
Physical and Chemical Properties
White or yellowish amorphous powder.
Quality Indicators
EP6
Application Dosage Form
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