11061-68-0

11061-68-0 structure

Name: Insulin(human)
Chemical Name: Insulin (human)
CAS Number: 11061-68-0
Molecular Formula: C₂₅₇H₃₈₃N₆₅O₇₇S₆
Molecular Weight: 5807.58
Catalog: API Hormone and endocrine-regulating drugs Pancreatic hormones and other blood sugar regulating drugs
Create Date: 2018-02-06 08:00:00
Modify Date: 2025-08-20 17:37:22
Insulin(human) is a peptide hormone that regulates the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood and that is produced by the beta cells of the pancreatic islets.

Name	Insulin (human)
Synonyms	MFCD00131380 Oral-lyn Penfil R Ultraphane EINECS 234-279-7 Umulin Velosulin HM ORMD 0801 Insulin(human)

Description	Insulin(human) is a peptide hormone that regulates the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood and that is produced by the beta cells of the pancreatic islets.
Related Catalog	Signaling Pathways >> Protein Tyrosine Kinase/RTK >> Insulin Receptor Research Areas >> Metabolic Disease Peptides Peptides
In Vitro	The human insulin gene contains two intervening sequences, one is within the region transcribed into the 5'-untranslated segment of the mRNA and the other interrupts the C-peptide encoding region[1]. Human insulin is commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes[2].
References	[1]. Bell GI, et al. Sequence of the human insulin gene. Nature. 1980 Mar 6;284(5751):26-32. [2]. Tseng CH, et al. Prolonged use of human insulin increases breast cancer risk in Taiwanese women with type 2 diabetes. BMC Cancer. 2015 Nov 4;15:846.

Molecular Formula	C₂₅₇H₃₈₃N₆₅O₇₇S₆
Molecular Weight	5807.58
Appearance	Solution
Storage condition	2-8°C
Water Solubility	Soluble up to 10mg/ml in pH <3 or in the presence of surfactants. Adjusting pH with a volatile acid (such as formic acid) prior to dry down will allow the product to be re-dissolved in water.

Personal Protective Equipment	Eyeshields;Gloves;type N95 (US);type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
Safety Phrases	22-24/25
RIDADR	NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany	3
RTECS	NM8900250