Metformin

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Category
Impurities
Cat.No.
NP3499
CAS
657-24-9
Product Name
Metformin
Structure

Product Details

Description
Metformin is a medication used for treatment of type 2 diabetes. It activates AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) in hepatocytes.
Synonyms
1,1-Dimethylbiguanide; N,N-dimethylimidodicarbonimidic diamide; Metformine
IUPAC Name
3-(diaminomethylidene)-1,1-dimethylguanidine
Molecular Weight
129.16
Molecular Formula
C4H11N5
Canonical SMILES
CN(C)C(=N)N=C(N)N
InChI
InChI=1S/C4H11N5/c1-9(2)4(7)8-3(5)6/h1-2H3,(H5,5,6,7,8)
InChIKey
XZWYZXLIPXDOLR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point
172.5±23.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point
223-226 °C
Flash Point
89.3ºC
Purity
98.0%
Density
1.3±0.1 g/cm3
Solubility
Acetonitrile (Slightly), Aqueous Acid (Slightly), Dichloromethane (Slightly), DM
Appearance
Solid,White to Light Brown
Application
Hypoglycemic agents
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