CAS No.: 1115-70-4 Formula: C4H12ClN5
Weight: 165.62500
Synonyms: N1,N1-Dimethylbiguanide hydrochloride; 3-(diaminomethylidene)-1,1-dimethylguanidine,hydrochloride; 1,1-Dimethylbiguanide hydrochloride,Metformin; Metformin hydrochloride; 1,1-Dimethylbiguanide hydrochloride;
An oral hypoglycemic agent. Slows electron transport in the oxidation pathway in mitochondria. Has been reported to reverse Lupus symptoms in mice in conjunction with 2-deoxy-d-glucose.