Acarbose
CAS Number56180-94-0
FormulaC25H43NO18
Mol. Weight645.60 g/mol
Acarbose
What is Acarbose?
Acarbose is a chemical compound with CAS number 56180-94-0 and molecular formula C25H43NO18. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
Acarbose, a derivitized maltotriose antidiabetic drug, is a reversible α-glucosidase inhibitor used in medical studies to control the effects of Type II diabetes. Acarbose is often used as a reference to which other α-glucosidase inhibitors are compared.
Specifications
Molecular Weight
645.60 g/mol
Assay/Purity
≥95%