Metformin HCL

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Metformin HCL API

Cas No :

657-24-9
Name :

Metformin HCL
Synonyms :

N,N-Dimethylimidodicarbonimidic diamide
Molecular Formula :

C4H11N5
Melting Point :

222-226ºC
Boiling Point :

172.5±23.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Weight :

129.164 g/mol
Density :

1.3±0.1 g/cm3
Solubility :

Metformin hydrochloride (1,1-dimethylbiguanide hydrochloride) is freely soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol, but almost insoluble in acetone, ether, or chloroform.

Uses :


  • Metformin is used to treat high blood sugar levels that are caused by a type of diabetes mellitus or sugar diabetes called type 2 diabetes.

Metformin HCL API

At the molecular level, metformin inhibits the mitochondrial respiratory chain in the liver, leading to activation of AMPK, enhancing insulin sensitivity (via effects on fat metabolism) and lowering cAMP, thus reducing the expression of gluconeogenic enzymes.

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