Castanospermine
Castanospermine is a natural indolizidine alkaloid that acts as a potent inhibitor of α- and β-glucosidases, with notable activity against glucosidase I. It is widely used in biochemical research to study glycoprotein processing, viral entry mechanisms, and metabolic disorders in both cellular and animal models.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
79831-76-8
Product Name Alternative
Castanospermine, (1S,6S,7R,8R,8aR) -1,6,7,8-Tetrahydroxyindolizidine, 1,6,7,8-Tetrahydroxyoctahydroindolizine, inhibit, Inhibitor, Glucosidase, α-glucosidase, β-glucosidase
Field of Research
Cardiovascular Research
Purity
>98%
Bioactivity
Glycosidase inhibitor
Form
Powder
Solubility
Soluble in Water (up to 25 mg/ml)
Smiles
OC1CCN2CC (O) C (O) C (O) C12
Molecular Formula
C8H15NO4
Molecular Weight
189.2
Storage Conditions
4°C
Notes
For research use only.
Other Product Names
(1S,6S,7R,8R,8aR) -1,6,7,8-tetrahydroxyindolizidine (natural, from Castanospermum australe)
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