Product Description: Acarbose (Standard) is the analytical standard of Acarbose. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Acarbose (BAY g 5421), antihyperglycemic agent, is an orally active alpha-glucosidase inhibitor (IC50=11 nM). Acarbose can potentiate the hypoglycemic effects of sulfonylureas or insulin[1][2][3].
Formula: C6H11NS2
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CAS Number: 4430-36-8
Molecular Weight: 161.29
Research Area: Cancer; Inflammation/Immunology; Neurological Disease
Target: Apoptosis;Reference Standards
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