Description

Nojirimycin is a naturally occurring iminosugar and potent α-glucosidase inhibitor. This compound is of significant interest in biochemical and pharmaceutical research due to its ability to interfere with carbohydrate metabolism. It serves as a critical building block and reference standard for scientists developing enzyme inhibitors and exploring metabolic pathways. Key industries that utilize this specialty chemical include pharmaceutical R&D, biotechnology, and academic research institutions focused on glycosidase-related studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: As a lead compound and reference standard for the development of novel α-glucosidase inhibitors.
• Biochemical Studies: Used to investigate carbohydrate digestion, absorption, and related metabolic disorders in vitro.
• Enzyme Inhibition Assays: Serves as a potent, specific inhibitor in enzymatic studies to characterize glucosidase activity and mechanism.
• Glycobiology Research: A valuable tool for probing glycosidase function and glycan processing in cellular systems.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a chiral precursor or intermediate in the synthesis of more complex iminosugar derivatives and glycomimetics.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Supplied to universities and research institutes for fundamental studies in biochemistry and medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Nojirimycin
CAS No.	15218-38-9
Molecular Formula	C6H13NO5
Molecular Weight	179.17 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Amino-5-deoxy-D-glucopyranose; D-Nojirimycin; 5-Amino-5-deoxy-D-glucose; BA 1801; NSC 113233; Paulomycin A1; (3R,4S,5S,6R)-6-(Hydroxymethyl)piperidine-3,4,5-triol
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Quality Control

Our Nojirimycin is produced under a rigorous quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and specific tests is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry, inert conditions to maintain stability and purity. For long-term storage, consider desiccated conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.