Orlistat
Product Name Orlistat Powder
CAS Registry Number 96829-58-2
Molecular Formula C29H53NO5
Molecular Weight 495.73
Purity 99%
Grade Pharmaceutical Grade
Appearance White Crystalline Powder
Usage:
1. An antiobesity agent. A pancreatic lipase inhibitor. Antiobesity agent.
2. antidiabetic
3. Orlistat is an antiobesity agent. Orlistat is an pancreatic lipase inhibitor.
4. Tetrahydrolipstatin (orlistat) is a semi-synthetic derivative of lipstatin, a metabolite isolated from Streptomyces toxytricini. Tetrahydrolipstatin acts as a potent, irreversible inhibitor of pancreatic lipase. In vivo, it blocks the absorption of triglycerides while allowing fatty acid absorption. Tetrahydrolipstatin is widely used for the treatment of obesity.