Properties
Description
Orlistat, soluble in DMSO and ethanol and insoluble in water, is an effective metabolism inhibitor, that has the ability to prevent the pathway of cell metabolism by inhibiting fatty acid synthase (FASN). The molecular weight of the compound is 495.73, and its molecular formula is C29H53NO5.
Molecular Formula
C29H53NO5
Impurities
Free from inappropriate visible particulates, foreign matter, discoloration, or other defects.
Solubility
In vitro: DMSO: 97 mg/mL (195.67 mM); Water: insoluble; Ethanol: 97 mg/mL (195.67 mM); In vivo: 5% DMSO + 40% PEG 300 + 5% Tween 80 + ddH2O, 12 mg/mL
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
Orlistat plays a key role in reducing fat absorption, leading to decreased calorie intake.