Synonym: Acarbose; Bay g 5421; Glucobay; Glucor; Glumida; Prandase; Precose; Acarbose hydrate

Molecular Formula: C25H43NO18

Molecular Weight: 645.61 g/mol

Melting point: 165-170°C

Boiling point: 675.05°C (rough estimate)

Appearance: White powder

Purity: ≥98%

Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs.

Storage Condition: Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilaed place.

Shelf Life: >2 years if stored properly

HS Tariff Code: 2932999099

Appliaction: Acarbose is a complex oligosaccharide that acts as an inhibitor of several enzymes responsible for the breakdown of complex carbohydrates in the intestines. It inhibits both pancreatic alpha-amylase and membrane-bound alpha-glucosidases - including intestinal glucoamylase, sucrase, maltase, and isomaltase - which are responsible for the metabolism of complex starches and oligo-, tri-, and disaccharides into absorbable simple sugars. By inhibiting the activity of these enzymes, acarbose limits the absorption of dietary carbohydrates and the subsequent postprandial increase in blood glucose and insulin levels. Acarbose is therefore used in conjunction with diet, exercise, and other pharmacotherapies for the management of blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes.