Acetohexamide
Acetohexamide is a first-generation sulfonylurea antidiabetic agent that acts by inhibiting the SUR1/KIR6.2 pancreatic KATP channel. It is metabolized to its active form, hydroxyhexamide, and is used in research to study insulin secretion mechanisms and diabetes pathophysiology in both in vitro and in vivo experimental models.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
968-81-0
Product Name Alternative
Acetohexamid, Acetohexamide, Dymelor, Inhibitor, Gamadiabet, inhibit, NADPH, PotassiumChannel, Potassium Channel
Field of Research
Metabolism Research, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery
Purity
99.01% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
10% DMSO+90% Corn Oil:2 mg/mL (6.17 mM) ; DMSO:30 mg/mL (92.48 mM)
Smiles
CC (=O) c1ccc (cc1) S (=O) (=O) NC (=O) NC1CCCCC1
Molecular Formula
C15H20N2O4S
Molecular Weight
324.40
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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