Message: | Orlistat
Product Name: Orlistat
Synonyms: (S)-2-FORMYLAMINO-4-METHYL-PENTANOIC ACID (S)-1-[[(2S,3S)-3-HEXYL-4-OXO-2-OXETANYL]METHYL]-DODECYL ESTER;RO-18-0647;(-)-TETRAHYDROLIPSTATIN;ORLISTAT;N-FORMYL-L-LEUCINE (1S)-1-[[(2S,3S)-3-HEXYL-4-OXO-2-OXETANYL]METHYL]DODECYL ESTER;XENICAL;(-)-Tetrahydrolipstatin(EquivalentToOrlistat);Orlipastat
CAS: 96829-58-2
MF: C29H53NO5
MW: 495.73
Chemical Properties: Off-White Solid
Usage: An antiobesity agent. A pancreatic lipase inhibitor. Antiobesity agent.
Usage antidiabetic
Usage: Orlistat is an antiobesity agent. Orlistat is an pancreatic lipase inhibitor.
Usage: 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. |