Category:
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
CAS NO:
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Standard:
In-house Standards,
Acarbose is an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor produced via fermentation of Streptomyces hygroscopicus. Its molecular formula is C25H43O18N3, and the CAS number is 56180-94-0. This compound acts by delaying carbohydrate digestion in the intestine.
Contraindicated in patients with inflammatory bowel disease or intestinal obstruction. Store in a cool, dry place below 25°C away from direct sunlight to maintain stability.