Cat Number: PIPE-0677

Diacerein

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CAS Number

13739-02-1

Synonyms

Diacerhein Diacetylrhein Artrodar

Description

Diacerein is a prodrug which is metabolized to rhein. It is currently approved in France for the treatment of osteoarthritis although the use of diacerein is restricted due to the side effects including severe diarrhea. Diacerein is under investigation for the treatment of Insulin Resistance, Diabetes Mellitus (Type 2), and Diabetes-Related Complications.

Molecular Weight

368.3

Molecular Formula

C19H12O8

EINECS

237-310-2

SMILES

CC(=O)OC1=CC=CC2=C1C(=O)C3=C(C2=O)C=C(C=C3OC(=O)C)C(=O)O

Appearance

Light Yellow to Yellow Solid

Storage

Room temperature