Diacerein

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Cat Number

PIPE-0677

CAS Number

13739-02-1

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Product Detail

CAS Number

13739-02-1

EINECS

237-310-2

Storage

Room temperature

Synonyms

Diacerhein Diacetylrhein Artrodar

Description

Diacerein is a prodrug which is metabolized to rhein. It is currently approved in France for the treatment of osteoarthritis although the use of diacerein is restricted due to the side effects including severe diarrhea. Diacerein is under investigation for the treatment of Insulin Resistance, Diabetes Mellitus (Type 2), and Diabetes-Related Complications.

Molecular Formula

C19H12O8

Molecular Weight

368.3

Appearance

Light Yellow to Yellow Solid

Melting Point

234-236℃

Purity

HPLC≥98%

Applications

treatment of osteoarthritis