Miglitol

Miglitol

CAS No:72432-03-2 Specification:JP 

Chemical Name	Miglitol
Synonyms	(2R,3R,4R,5S)-1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-3,4,5-piperidinetriol; [2R-(2α,3β,4α,5β)]-1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-(hydroxymethyl)3,4,5-piperidinetrio; BAY 1099; BAY-m 1099; Diastabol; Glyset; N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-1-deoxynojirimycin; N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)moranoline; Seibule;
CAS Number	72432-03-2
Alternate CAS #	1204250-58-7-for HCl
Molecular Formula	C₈H₁₇NO₅
Appearance	White to Off-White Solid
Melting Point	143-145°C
Molecular Weight	207.22
Storage	Hygroscopic, -20°C Freezer, Under inert atmosphere
Solubility	Ethanol (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly), Water (Slightly)
Category	Standards; Enzyme Activators and Inhibitors; Pharmaceutical/API Drug Impurities/Metabolites; Carbohydrates and Oligosaccharides;
Applications	A potent α-glucosidase inhibitor. A new antidiabetic drug.

Handling and storage
Precautions for safe handling: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid inhalation of vapour or mist. Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. Take measures to prevent the build up of electro-
static charge. For precautions see section 2.2.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities: Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated
place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent
leakage.