Category:
Prophylactic Biological Products
CAS NO:
NA
Standard:
In-house Standards,
Orlistat (CAS 96829-58-2) is a potent, irreversible inhibitor of gastric and pancreatic lipases. Synthesized via chiral resolution and acylation, its molecular formula is C29H54N2O5. This API functions by blocking dietary fat absorption in the gastrointestinal tract.
Contraindicated in patients with chronic malabsorption or cholestasis. Store in cool, dry conditions below 25°C to maintain stability. Handle with appropriate PPE to avoid inhalation or skin contact during industrial processing.