Properties
Description
Fagomine is an iminosugar originally isolated from seeds of buckwheat. The molecular weight of the compound is 147.18, and its molecular formula is C6H13NO3.
Molecular Formula
C6H13NO3
Impurities
Free from inappropriate visible particulates, foreign matter, discoloration, or other defects.
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
Fagomine plays a key role in inhibiting glucosidase, fagomine slows the absorption of sugars in the intestine, leading to lower postprandial blood glucose levels.