ACARBOSE (α-Glucosidase Inhibitor)
CAS Number: 56180-94-0
Molecular Formula: C₂₅H₄₃NO₁₈
Molecular Weight: 645.60 g/mol
Product Description
Acarbose is a complex oligosaccharide and potent α-glucosidase inhibitor used primarily in biochemical and pharmaceutical research. It delays carbohydrate digestion by inhibiting intestinal enzymes, making it widely studied in glucose metabolism and diabetes-related pathways.
Key Properties
Appearance: White to off-white amorphous powder
Solubility: Soluble in water
Stability: Hygroscopic; sensitive to moisture
Nature: Pseudotetrasaccharide (microbial origin, Actinoplanes sp.)
Specifications (Typical Lab Grade)
Purity: ≥98% (HPLC)
Form: Powder
Grade: Research / Analytical
Packaging: 1 g / 5 g / 10 g (as seen: 5 g vial)
Applications
Enzyme inhibition studies (α-glucosidase assays)
Diabetes research & carbohydrate metabolism studies
Pharmaceutical R&D (antidiabetic drug modeling)
Microbiology & fermentation pathway analysis
Handling & Safety
Avoid inhalation of dust or aerosols
Use PPE: gloves, lab coat, dust mask
Work in well-ventilated area
Storage
Store at 2–8°C (recommended for stability)
Keep container tightly closed
Protect from moisture and heat
Hazard Information
Typically not classified as hazardous under GHS (as reflected: “No GHS symbol”)
May cause mild irritation upon exposure
Packaging
Amber glass reagent bottle with tamper-evident cap
Moisture-protective sealing
Supplier Benchmarks
Commonly supplied by:
Sigma-Aldrich / Merck
TCI Chemicals
Loba Chemie
Molychem
Cayman Chemical
Important Note
Not for food or drug use. Strictly for laboratory research purposes.
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