Description

Voglibose is a potent α-glucosidase inhibitor used as an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in the management of type 2 diabetes. This compound works by delaying the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates, thereby helping to control postprandial blood glucose levels. It is essential for pharmaceutical manufacturers developing oral anti-diabetic medications and is a key component in the global fight against diabetes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical API: Primary use as the active ingredient in oral anti-diabetic tablets and formulations.
• Blood Glucose Management: Formulated into medications specifically designed to control postprandial hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetes patients.
• Combination Therapies: Used in fixed-dose combination drugs with other anti-diabetic agents like metformin.
• Research & Development: Serves as a reference standard and key intermediate in metabolic disorder research and new drug development.
• Generic Drug Manufacturing: Critical for the production of generic versions of α-glucosidase inhibitor medications.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Voglibose
CAS No.	83480-29-9
Molecular Formula	C10H21NO7
Molecular Weight	267.28 g/mol
Synonyms	Valiolamine derivative; AO-128; Basen (Brand Name); Takeda-128; (1S,2S,3R,4S,5S)-5-(1,3-Dihydroxypropan-2-ylamino)-1-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexane-1,2,3,4-tetrol; 3,4-Dideoxy-4-[[2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)ethyl]amino]-2-C-(hydroxymethyl)-D-epi-inositol
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Quality Control

Our Voglibose is manufactured under strict quality systems to meet the rigorous standards of the pharmaceutical industry. We provide material that complies with major pharmacopoeial specifications, and each batch is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment ensures reliability for your critical manufacturing processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a low-humidity environment to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time corresponds to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	98.0% - 102.0% (on anhydrous basis)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0% Any individual impurity ≤ 0.5%

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