Quality Segment
assay
≥98% (HPLC)
form
powder
storage condition
protect from light
color
yellow to orange
solubility
DMSO: 5 mg/mL, clear (warmed)
storage temp.
−20°C
SMILES string
S1\C(=C/C(=C/c2ccccc2)/C)\C(=O)N(C1=S)CC(=O)O
InChI
1S/C15H13NO3S2/c1-10(7-11-5-3-2-4-6-11)8-12-14(19)16(9-13(17)18)15(20)21-12/h2-8H,9H2,1H3,(H,17,18)/b10-7+,12-8-
InChI key
CHNUOJQWGUIOLD-NFZZJPOKSA-N
Application
Biochem/physiol Actions
Epalrestat inhibits Aldose Reductase (AR) involved in the rate limiting step in the conversion of glucose to sorbitol under hyperglycemic conditions. Aldose reductase has been the target of multiple clinical investigatons to treat diabetic neuropathy and retinopathy. Epalrestat is an approved drug in Japan and India, used for the treatment of diabetic neuropathy.
Epalrestat is an Aldose Reductase inhibitor.
Features and Benefits
This compound is featured on the Dopamine and Norepinephrine Metabolism page of the Handbook of Receptor Classification and Signal Transduction. To browse other handbook pages, click here.
Other Notes
Light sensitve
存储类别
11 - Combustible Solids
怎么回事?
WGK 3
闪点 (F)
Not applicable
闪点 (°C)
Not applicable