Name | Miglitol |
Synonyms | 1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-(hydroxymethyl)piperidine-3,4,5-triol |
Molecular Formula | C8H17NO5 |
Molecular Weight | 207.22 |
CAS Registry Number | 72432-03-2 |
EINECS | 276-661-6 |
Melting point | 114 ºC |
Water solubility | Soluble |
Appearance | Almost white to yellowish Crystalline powder |
Specific rotation | -6°~-9° |
Single impurity | ≤0.5% |
Total impurities: | ≤1.0% |
Loss on drying | ≤4.0% |
Assay(dried basis) | ≥98.5% |
Usage | used in the treatment of diabetes |