N,N-DimethylmelamineMetformin Impurity C

• CAT Number: R053123
• CAS Number: 1985-46-2
• Molecular Formula: C5H10N6
• Molecular Weight: 154.18
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2,4-Diamino-6-(dimethylamino)-s-triazine; 2-(Dimethylamino)-4,6-diamino-s-triazine; 2,4-Diamino-6-dimethylamino-1,3,5-triazine; ENT 22312; N,N-Dimethyl-1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine; N2,N2-Dimethylmelamine; NSC 4417; USP Metformin Related Compound C
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2-N,2-N-dimethyl-1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H10N6/c1-11(2)5-9-3(6)8-4(7)10-5/h1-2H3,(H4,6,7,8,9,10)
• InChIKey: IEFWDQQGFDLKFK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CN(C)C1=NC(=NC(=N1)N)N

N,N-Dimethylmelamine (Metformin Impurity C)(CAT: R053123) is a triazine-based organic compound identified as a process-related impurity in the synthesis of metformin, a frontline treatment for type 2 diabetes. It contains a melamine core substituted with two methyl groups on nitrogen atoms, potentially formed during methylation steps in manufacturing. Though typically present at trace levels, regulatory authorities require strict monitoring due to concerns about toxicity and long-term exposure. Analytical techniques such as HPLC and LC-MS are used for its detection and quantification.