Classification: D2B- Toxic Material Causing Other Toxic Effects, Moderate skin irritant, Moderate eye irritant Safety Phrases: S22 - Do not breathe dust. S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. Hazard statements: H302- Harmful if swallowed. H315- Causes skin irritation. H319- Causes serious eye irritation. Precautionary statements: P305 + P351 + P338- IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
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[H+].CN(C)C(N=C(N)N)=N.[Cl-]
Field Of Use
Not for use in humans. Not for use in diagnostics or therapeutics. For in vitro research use only.
Cas Number
1115-70-4
Molecular Weight
165.6
Scientific Background
Metformin Hydrochloride is an antidiabetic agent which reduces blood-glucose levels as well as improves insulin sensitivity. Metformin has also been shown to inhibit hepatic gluconeogenesis via activation of LKB1-AMPK (AMP-activated protein kinase) pathway. The activation of this pathway has also been seen to have an antiproliferative and pro-apoptotic effect in cancer cells. Lastly, Metformin is believed to induce autophagy through inhibition of the mTORC1 pathway.
Solubility
Soluble to 100 mM in water and to 50 mM in DMSO.
Source
Synthetic
Adr Code
Non-hazardous
Country Of Origin
Canada
Tarriff Code
3822.00.1090
Shipping Temperature
Shipped Ambient
Gross Weight (kg)
0.25
Net Weight (g)
5
Purity
≥97%
Storage Temperature
-20ºC
Stock Product
Y
Reference
1. Kirpichnikov D., et al. (2002). Ann Intern Med. 137(1): 25-33. 2. Caton P. W., et al. (2010). J Endocrino;. 205(1): 97-106. 3. Feng Y. H., et al. (2011). J Cell Mol Med. 15(4): 825-36. 4. Huang H., et al. (2013). Autophagy. 9(2): 175-95.