l General Information |
Product Name | Acetohexamide |
General description | Acetohexamide is an intermediate-acting, first-generation oral sulfonylurea with hypoglycemic activity. It exerts the blood-glucose-lowering effects by stimulating the pancreatic beta cells to secrete insulin and by helping the body use insulin efficiently. |
Synonym | Dymelor; Acetohexamid; Gamadiabet; Dimelor; Tsiklamid; 1-(4-acetylphenyl)sulfonyl-3-cyclohexylurea |
Purity | ≥98.0%(HPLC) | CAS Number | 968-81-0 |
Formula | C15H20N2O4S | Molecular Weight | 324.3953 |
Suitability | BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc. |
l Physical and Chemical Information |
Appearance | Solid |
Solubility(25°C) | DMSO | ≥5mg/ml |
Ethanol | Insoluble |
Water | Very slightly soluble |
l Biological Information |
Biochem/Physiol
Actions | Acetohexamide is an intermediate-acting, first-generation sulfonylurea with hypoglycemic activity. Acetohexamide is metabolized in the liver to its active metabolite hydroxyhexamide. |
l Storage |
Storage temp. | -20°C |
l Precautions and Disclaimer |
This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses. |
l References |
1. http://www.drugbank.ca 2. https://ncit.nci.nih.gov 3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov |
