Product name: Orlistat |
C.A.S NO. : 96829-58-2 |
Appearance: White to off white crystalline powder |
Molecular formula: C29H53NO5 |
Molecular weight: 495.73 |
Melting point: < 50ºC |
Boiling point: 615.9 oC at 760 mmHg |
Density: 0.976 G/CM3 |
Orlistat is designed to treat obesity. Its primary function is preventing the absorption of fats from the human diet, thereby reducing caloric intake. Orlistat works by inhibiting pancreatic lipase, an enzyme that breaks down triglycerides in the intestine.
Orlistat blocks some of the fat that you eat, keeping it from being absorbed by your body.
Orlistat is used to aid in weight loss, or to help reduce the risk of regaining weight already lost. This medicine must be used together with a reduced-calorie diet.
Items | Specifications | Result |
Description | White to off white powder | Conforms |
Identification | Similar to the standard | Conforms |
Loss On Drying | 0.5% | 0.3% |
Melting point | 70-74ºC | 71ºC |
Heavy metal | ≤10ppm | 6.6ppm |
Residue on ignition | ≤0.1% | 0.038% |
Assay | ≥99.0% | 99.70% |
Orlistat is used with a low-calorie diet to help you lose weight and to maintain your weight after weight loss.
Orlistat is in a class of drugs called lipase inhibitors. It works in your intestines, where it blocks some of the fat you eat from being absorbed and digested. This undigested fat is then removed in your bowel movements