Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Acarbose (Acarbosum) (CAS: 56180-94-0)?
Answer
Acarbose is mainly used in pharmaceuticals to treat type 2 diabetes. It helps regulate blood sugar levels by slowing the breakdown of complex carbohydrates. Additionally, it is used in research for studying carbohydrate metabolism and in some industrial applications related to enzyme inhibition and food processing.
About
CAS No
56180-94-0
English Name
Acarbose (Acarbosum) (Mixture of Diastereomers)
Molecular Formula
C25H43NO18
Molecular Weight
645.61 g/mol
SMILES
C[C@H]1O[C@H](O[C@H]2[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@@H](O[C@H]([C@H](O)CO)[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)C=O)O[C@@H]2CO)[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@@H]1N[C@H]3C=C(CO)[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H]3O
InChIKey
CEMXHAPUFJOOSV-XGWNLRGSSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:07
