SMILES: CN1C(=O)C=C(N(C1=O)CC2=CC=CC=C2C#N)N3CCC[C@H](C3)N
Description: The molecule is a piperidine that is 3-methyl-2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidine carrying additional 2-cyanobenzyl and 3-aminopiperidin-1-yl groups at positions 1 and 2 respectively (the R-enantiomer). Used in the form of its benzoate salt for treatment of type 2 diabetes. It has a role as an EC 3.4.14.5 (dipeptidyl-peptidase IV) inhibitor and a hypoglycemic agent. It is a nitrile, a member of piperidines, a member of pyrimidines and a primary amino compound. It is a conjugate base of an alogliptin(1+).