Acarbose CAS: 56180-94-0
Information: Acarbose is known as a glucosidase inhibitor and is effective in impeding the enzyme that turns carbohydrates into glucose. Acarbose is helpful for patients with type II diabetes as it helps lower their blood sugar levels.
Synonyms:Glucobay; 4,6-dideoxy-4-{[(1S,4R,5S,6S)-4,5,6-trihydroxy-3-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohex-2-en-1-yl]amino}-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-(1->4)-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-(1->4)-D-glucopyranose; 4,6-dideoxy-4-{[(1S,4S,5S,6S)-4,5,6-trihydroxy-3-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohex-2-en-1-yl]amino}-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-(1->4)-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-(1->4)-beta-D-glucopyranose; 4,6-dideoxy-4-{[(1S,4R,5S,6S)-4,5,6-trihydroxy-3-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohex-2-en-1-yl]amino}-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-(1->4)-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-(1->4)-beta-D-glucopyranose; 4,6-dideoxy-4-{[4,5,6-trihydroxy-3-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohex-2-en-1-yl]amino}hexopyranosyl-(1->4)hexopyranosyl-(1->4)hexopyranose
Molecular Formula: C25H43NO18
