Ranirestat

Ranirestat is a structurally novel and stereospecifically potent aldose reductase (AKR1B; EC 1.1.1.21) inhibitor, which contains a succinimide ring that undergoes ring-opening at physiological pH levels. It has been used in trials studying the treatment of Mild to Moderate Diabetic Sensorimotor Polyneuropathy. The directory classifies it as a discontinued API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include AS-3201, ranirestatum, (Spiro(pyrrolidine-3, 4′(1’H)-pyrrolo(1, 2-a)pyrazine)-1′, 2, 3′, 5(2’H)-tetrone, 2′-((4-bromo-2-fluorophenyl)methyl)- and (3R)-). Its PubChem CID is 153948.

CAS No 147254-64-6
Molecular Formula C17H11BrFN3O4
Molecular Weight 420.2 g/mol
Synonyms (3R)-2'-[(4-bromo-2-fluorophenyl)methyl]spiro[pyrrolidine-3,4'-pyrrolo[1,2-a]pyrazine]-1',2,3',5-tetrone

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