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Acarbose for peak identification

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Acarbose, 4",6"-Dideoxy-4"-([1S]-[1,4,6/5]-4,5,6-trihydroxy-3-hydroxymethyl-2-yclohexenylamino)-maltotriose

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C25H43NO18
CAS Number:
56180-94-0
Molecular Weight:
645.60
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
329830951
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
MDL number:
MFCD00869592

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Product Name

Acarbose for peak identification, European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

InChI

1S/C25H43NO18/c1-6-11(26-8-2-7(3-27)12(30)15(33)13(8)31)14(32)19(37)24(40-6)43-22-10(5-29)42-25(20(38)17(22)35)44-21-9(4-28)41-23(39)18(36)16(21)34/h2,6,8-39H,3-5H2,1H3/t6-,8+,9-,10-,11-,12-,13+,14+,15+,16-,17-,18-,19-,20-,21-,22-,23-,24-,25-/m1/s1

SMILES string

C[C@H]1O[C@H](O[C@H]2[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@H](O[C@@H]2CO)O[C@H]3[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)O[C@@H]3CO)[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@@H]1N[C@H]4C=C(CO)[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H]4O

InChI key

XUFXOAAUWZOOIT-SXARVLRPSA-N

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

acarbose

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

Gene Information

human ... AMY2A(279), MGAM(8972)

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Application

Acarbose for peak identification EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Modified tetrasaccharide that acts as a reversible α -glucosidase inhibitor.

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

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Sanjay Kalra
JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 64(4), 474-476 (2014-05-29)
Alpha glucosidase inhibitors (AGIs) are a unique class of anti-diabetic drugs. Derived from bacteria, these oral drugs are enzyme inhibitors which do not have a pancreato -centred mechanism of action. Working to delay carbohydrate absorption in the gastrointestinal tract, they
Carme Piñol et al.
Gaceta sanitaria, 21(2), 97-104 (2007-04-11)
To assess the cost-effectiveness of the addition of acarbose to existing treatment in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) in Spain. The CORE Diabetes Model (a published and validated computer simulation model) was used to project long-term clinical and
Chang-Yu Pan
Current diabetes reviews, 3(2), 141-148 (2008-01-29)
The severity of the type 2 diabetes epidemic is widely acknowledged. Demographic, social, and cultural changes around the world are driving a dramatic increase in the prevalence of type 2 diabetes. Consequently, there is increasing interest in defining the target
Markolf Hanefeld
Endocrine practice : official journal of the American College of Endocrinology and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, 12 Suppl 1, 56-59 (2006-04-22)
To discuss the influence of glucose excursions on intima-media thickness (IMT) and the potential benefits of treatment to reduce or reverse its effects on cardiovascular risk. The findings in pertinent reported studies are reviewed, and the efficacy of various interventions
Jean-Louis Chiasson
Endocrine practice : official journal of the American College of Endocrinology and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, 12 Suppl 1, 25-30 (2006-04-22)
To evaluate, in subjects with impaired glucose tolerance (IGT), the effect of acarbose on the incidence of diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. The Study to Prevent Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (STOP-NIDDM) Trial was an international, multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized investigation, undertaken
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