Category:
Prophylactic Biological Products
CAS NO:
NA
Standard:
In-house Standards,
Pioglitazone HCl is a synthetic thiazolidinedione derivative used as an oral antidiabetic agent. Its core synthesis involves condensation of 2,4-dihydroxyacetophenone with 1-(2-chloroethyl)piperidine hydrochloride followed by acidification. The compound features the molecular formula C19H20ClNO3 and carries CAS number 111028-17-2.
Contraindicated in patients with active liver disease or history of heart failure. Store in tightly sealed containers at controlled room temperature (20–25°C) away from light and moisture to maintain stability.