Cat Number: API72432032

Miglitol

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CAS Number

72432-03-2

Synonyms

Glyset
(2R,3R,4R,5S)-1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-(hydroxymethyl)piperidine-3,4,5-triol
Bay-m-1099

Description

Miglitol inhibits the breakdown complex carbohydrates into glucose. It is primarily used in diabetes mellitus type 2 for establishing greater glycemic control by preventing the digestion of carbohydrates (such as disaccharides, oligosaccharides, and polysaccharides) into monosaccharides which can be absorbed by the body.

Molecular Weight

207.22

Molecular Formula

C8H17NO5

SMILES

C1C(C(C(C(N1CCO)CO)O)O)O

EINECS

276-661-6

Appearance

White to pale-yellow powder

pKa

5.9