Metformin HCl - CAS 1115-70-4

Metformin is a common first line antidiabetic drug, and the only FDA approved member of the biguanide drug class. More recently it has drawn attention from the cancer research sector. Several clinical trials for the use of metformin in the treatment of cancer have been performed.
Researchers have not yet decided on the precise anti-cancer mechanism of action for Metformin.

Catalog Number: A000376

CAS Number: 1115-70-4

PubChem Substance ID:355039116

Molecular Formula: C4H11N5 • HCl

Molecular Weight:165.6

Purity: ≥95%

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Synonym

• Synonyms: NA

Property

• Molecular Formula: C4H11N5 • HCl
• Molecular Weight: 165.6
• Target: AMPK
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: 3 years -20C powder

Computed Descriptor

• InChIKey: OETHQSJEHLVLGH-UHFFFAOYSA-N