Metformin hydrochloride

- Overview
  - 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.
    
    Metformin hydrochloride is freely soluble in water, and slightly soluble in alcohol.
    
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    Background
    
    Researchers have not yet decided on the precise anti-cancer mechanism of action for Metformin.
- Properties
  - CAS Number
    
    1115-70-4
    
    Molecular Formula
    
    C4H11N5 • HCl
    
    Molecular Weight
    
    165.62
    
    Storage
    
    ≤30°C
    
    * For research use only