Molekula
Orlistat
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Orlistat is a lipase inhibitor used primarily in pharmaceuticals to reduce fat absorption in the digestive tract, aiding weight management. This white to off-white powder has a CAS number of 96829-58-2, molecular formula C29H53NO5, and a molecular weight of 495.73. It requires storage between 2 to 8°C, carries no signal word, and is classified with hazard statement H412 (harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects), so release to the environment should be avoided. Molekula supplies Orlistat from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White to Off-White Crystalline Powder |
| Melting Point | 42 - 45 ° C |
| Identification | HPLC - Conforms with the reference; IR - Conforms |
| Purity | 98% min. |
| Residue on Ignition | 0.2% max. |
| Specific optical rotation | -31 - -41 ° |
| Individual impurity | 0.5% max. |
| Residual Solvents | EtOH: 0.5% max.; EtOAc 0.5% max. n-Heptane 0.5% max. |
| Total Impurities | 2.0% max. |
| Heavy Metals (Pb) | 20ppm max. |
| Water (KF) | 0.5% max. |
| Assay HPLC | 98.0% min. on Anhydrous Basis |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | 2 to 8 °C |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Crystals |
| Melting Point | 43 °C |
| Solubility (other solvents) | Practically insoluble in water, freely soluble in chloroform, and very soluble in methanol and ethanol |
| pKa | pKa = 15 |
| log P (octanol/water) | 8.53 |
Source: PubChem CID 3034010 (HSDB, DrugBank)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 19201385 |
| CAS Number | 96829-58-2 |
| IUPAC Name | [(2S)-1-[(2S,3S)-3-hexyl-4-oxooxetan-2-yl]tridecan-2-yl] (2S)-2-formamido-4-methylpentanoate |
| Molecular Formula | C29H53NO5 |
| Molecular Weight | 495.73 |
| Exact Mass | 495.3924 |
| SMILES | CCCCCCCCCCC[C@@H](C[C@H]1[C@@H](C(=O)O1)CCCCCC)OC(=O)[C@H](CC(C)C)NC=O |
| InChIKey | AHLBNYSZXLDEJQ-FWEHEUNISA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C29H53NO5/c1-5-7-9-11-12-13-14-15-16-18-24(34-29(33)26(30-22-31)20-23(3)4)21-27-25(28(32)35-27)19-17-10-8-6-2/h22-27H,5-21H2,1-4H3,(H,30,31)/t24-,25-,26-,27-/m0/s1 |
| PubChem CID | 3034010 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| HTS Code | 29322050 |
| Tariff Code | 2932209090 |
Safety & GHS
Hazard statements
- H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
- P273 Avoid release to the environment
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- Alli
- Beacita
- Orlipastat
- orlistatum
- Ro 18 0647
- Ro 18-0647/002
- tetrahydrolipastatin
- Tetrahydrolipstatin
- THLP
- Xenical
Frequently asked questions
What is Orlistat used for?
Orlistat is primarily used as a weight-loss medication by inhibiting gastric and pancreatic lipases, reducing fat absorption in the digestive tract.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Orlistat?
The chemical formula is C29H53NO5, and the molecular weight is 495.73 g/mol.
How should Orlistat be stored?
Orlistat should be stored at 2 to 8°C to maintain stability and potency.
What grades or purity levels of Orlistat does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies Orlistat in pharmaceutical-grade purity suitable for research, development, and manufacturing applications.
Can Molekula supply Orlistat in bulk quantities?
Yes, Molekula can provide Orlistat in bulk, with quantities tailored to meet your specific requirements.
What documentation comes with an Orlistat order from Molekula?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA), Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and batch-specific documentation for traceability.
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