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Metformin hydrochloride solution

1.0 mg/mL in methanol (as free base), ampule of 1 mL, certified reference material, Cerilliant®

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C4H12ClN5
CAS Number:
1115-70-4
Molecular Weight:
165.62
EC Number:
200-659-6
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

certified reference material

form

liquid

feature

Snap-N-Spike®/Snap-N-Shoot®

packaging

ampule of 1 mL

manufacturer/tradename

Cerilliant®

concentration

1.0 mg/mL in methanol (as free base)

technique(s)

gas chromatography (GC): suitable
liquid chromatography (LC): suitable

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

single component solution

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

Cl.CN(C)C(=N)NC(N)=N

InChI

1S/C4H11N5.ClH/c1-9(2)4(7)8-3(5)6;/h1-2H3,(H5,5,6,7,8);1H

InChI key

OETHQSJEHLVLGH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

General description

A Snap-N-Spike® reference solution applicable to use in clinical toxicology by LC-MS/MS or GC/MS. Metformin is an antidiabetic drug which functions by suppressing liver production of glucose. This biguanide analog is used specifically for treatment of type 2 diabetes.

Legal Information

CERILLIANT is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Snap-N-Shoot is a registered trademark of Cerilliant Corporation
Snap-N-Spike is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Flam. Liq. 2 - STOT SE 1

Target Organs

Eyes,Central nervous system

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

49.5 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

9.7 °C - closed cup

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Nicolas Musi et al.
Diabetes, 51(7), 2074-2081 (2002-06-28)
Metformin is an effective hypoglycemic drug that lowers blood glucose concentrations by decreasing hepatic glucose production and increasing glucose disposal in skeletal muscle; however, the molecular site of metformin action is not well understood. AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) activity increases
N Amador-Licona et al.
Archives of medical research, 31(6), 571-575 (2001-03-21)
Renal hyperfiltration and albuminuria have a deleterious effect on kidney function. Therefore, we studied the effect of metformin on blood pressure, renal hemodynamics, and microalbuminuria in type 2 diabetic patients. A clinical trial was designed in type 2 diabetic patients
L C Morin-Papunen et al.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism, 85(9), 3161-3168 (2000-09-22)
Metformin, a biguanide antihyperglycemic drug, has been shown to improve ovarian function and glucose metabolism in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), but results concerning its effects on insulin sensitivity are controversial. Oral contraceptive pills are commonly used in the
F O Magalhães et al.
Hormone and metabolic research = Hormon- und Stoffwechselforschung = Hormones et metabolisme, 38(8), 513-517 (2006-08-31)
The present study was designed to determine the effects of metformin on the forearm glucose uptake and blood flow after an oral glucose challenge. Eleven normal subjects, and ten non-obese type 2 diabetes patients without medication of anti-hyperglycemic drug and
Dennis C Gore et al.
The Journal of trauma, 59(2), 316-322 (2005-11-19)
Both insulin and metformin have been shown to attenuate hyperglycemia and reduce net muscle protein catabolism following burn injury. The purpose of this study was to compare the peripheral metabolic effects of insulin and metformin in severe burn patients. Six
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