| Field | Specification |
|---|---|
| Activity | |
| Alternative Names | MIGLITOL, Glyset, Diastabol, Plumarol, Seibule, (2R,3R,4R,5S)-1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-(hydroxymethyl)piperidine-3,4,5-triol, N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-1-deoxynojirimycin, BAY-1099, N-hydroxyethyl-1-desoxy-nojirimycin, N-hydroxyethyl-1-desoxynojirimycin |
| Cas No. | |
| Form | White crystalline powder |
| Molecular Weight | |
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| SMILES | |
| Solubility | May be dissolved in DMSO (50 mg/ml, warm) or water (60 mg/ml) |
| Source | Synthetic |
| Storage |
Miglitol is an oral α-glucosidase inhibitor primarily used in the management of type 2 diabetes. Although not widely studied in neurodegeneration, its structural similarity to iminosugars like DNJ suggests potential for modulating glycosphingolipid metabolism. Emerging interest in glycan processing and lysosomal function in neurodegenerative diseases may expand Miglitol’s relevance in neuroscience research.
WHMIS Classification: Not WHMIS controlled.
Not a dangerous substance or mixture according to the Globally Harmonised System (GHS).
Health hazard:
0
Flammability:
0
Physical hazards:
0
Potential Health Effects: Inhalation - May be harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Skin - May be harmful if absorbed through skin. May cause skin irritation.
Eyes - May cause eye irritation.
Ingestion - May be harmful if swallowed.
Miglitol (StressMarq Biosciences Inc., Victoria BC CANADA, Catalog # SIH-552)
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