Acarbose

CAS: 56180-94-0
Structure formula:C14H26N3O9
Molecular Weight: 645.6
Purity :=98%
• EC No. 260-030-7
MDL No. MFCD00869592

Acarbose, also known as BAY g 5421, is an a-glucosidase inhibitor that prevents absorption of sucrose and maltose. This compound has been found to delay digestion of complex disaccharides and carbohydrates. Further studies suggest that this compound can stimulate phosphorylase kinase (PhK) by binding to the glucoamylase-like domain new the amino termini and causing an alteration in the structure.
Acarbose is an anti-diabetic drug used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus and, in some countries, prediabetes.
An a-glucosidase inhibitor

Acarbose