Description

n-Methyl-1-Deoxynojirimycin is a potent and specific α-glucosidase inhibitor derived from the iminosugar class of compounds. This high-purity intermediate is critical for pharmaceutical research and development, particularly in the study of metabolic disorders and viral infections. It is primarily sought by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in developing novel therapeutics for diabetes, antiviral agents, and as a biochemical tool for glycobiology studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of advanced glycosidase inhibitors for therapeutic development.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a potent and selective inhibitor of α-glucosidase enzymes in metabolic pathway studies.
• Antiviral Research: Investigated for activity against viruses like HIV and hepatitis through interference with viral envelope glycoprotein processing.
• Diabetes & Metabolic Disorder Research: Serves as a reference compound for studying carbohydrate digestion inhibitors and potential anti-diabetic agents.
• Glycobiology Tool: Essential for probing N-linked glycan processing and studying endoplasmic reticulum α-glucosidases I and II.
• Standards & Reference Material: Used to prepare analytical standards for quality control and method development in pharmaceutical analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Methyl-1-Deoxynojirimycin
CAS No.	69567-10-8
Molecular Formula	C7H15NO4
Molecular Weight	177.20 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Methyl-1-deoxynojirimycin; N-Methyl-DNJ; N-Methyldeoxynojirimycin; MDL 25637; 1,5-Dideoxy-1,5-imino-N-methyl-D-glucitol; (2R,3R,4R,5S)-2-(Hydroxymethyl)-1-methyl-3,4,5-piperidinetriol; N-Methyl-1,5-dideoxy-1,5-imino-D-glucitol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our n-Methyl-1-Deoxynojirimycin is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry guidelines to support our customers' regulatory and compliance needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Specific Optical Rotation	Contact for details

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