Pharmaceutical-grade acarbose is an oral hypoglycemic agent used to treat type 2 diabetes. It belongs to the class of α-glucosidase inhibitors.

I. Basic Information

Generic Name: Acarbose

Chemical Name: O-4,6-Dideoxy-4-[[(1S,4R,5S,6S)-4,5,6-trihydroxy-3-(hydroxymethyl)-2-cyclohexen-1-yl]amino]-α-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→4)-O-α-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→4)-D-glucose

CAS Number: 56180-94-0

Molecular Formula: C25H43NO18

Molecular Weight: 645.6 g/mol

Appearance: White to pale yellow amorphous powder

Solubility: Very soluble in water, very slightly soluble or insoluble in methanol, and practically insoluble in ethanol.