Orlistat
Orlistat, also known as Tetrahydrolipstatin, is a small molecule that inhibits both lipase and fatty acid synthase (FASN) . This dual mechanism underlies its application in obesity research, where it is used in vitro and in vivo to study lipid metabolism and promote weight loss.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
96829-58-2
Product Name Alternative
Ro18-0647; Tetrahydrolipstatin (-)
Field of Research
Cell Biology, Metabolism Research, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery
Purity
>98%
Bioactivity
DAG lipase-a inhibitor
Form
Powder
Solubility
Soluble in DMSO (up to 50 mg/ml) or in Ethanol (up to 50 mg/ml) .
Smiles
C ([C@@H] (OC ([C@H] (CC (C) C) NC=O) =O) CCCCCCCCCCC) [C@H]1[C@H] (CCCCCC) C (=O) O1
Molecular Formula
C29H53NO5
Molecular Weight
495.75
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
Other Product Names
N-formyl-L-leucine (1S) -10[[ (2S,3S) -3-hexyl-4-oxo-2-oxetanyl]methyl]dodecyl ester
Available Sizes
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