Metformin

C₄H₁₁N₅

IUPAC: N,N-Dimethylimidodicarbonimidic diamide

CAS: 657-24-9

Descripción general

Metformin is the most prescribed medication for type 2 diabetes worldwide. Originally derived from French lilac, it is now being studied for anti-aging properties.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hydrogen H 11 1,0080
Carbon C 4 12,0110
Nitrogen N 5 14,0070

Composición elemental

H
Hydrogen ×11
8,6%
C
Carbon ×4
37,2%
N
Nitrogen ×5
54,2%

Usos

  • • Type 2 diabetes treatment
  • • PCOS treatment
  • • Anti-aging research

Datos curiosos

  • ✦ Derived from a compound in French lilac (Galega officinalis), used medicinally since medieval times

Seguridad

  • ⚠ Lactic acidosis (rare)
  • ⚠ GI side effects

Structure

SMILES

CN(C)C(=N)N=C(N)N

Propiedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
solid
Masa molar
129,16 g/mol
Densidad
1,4500 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
223,0 °C
Solubilidad
very soluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
129,1014
XLogP
-1,3
TPSA
91,5 Ų
H-Bond Donors
3
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
2
Heavy Atoms
9
Complexity
132,0

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Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

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Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Butane

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Metformin?
Metformin (C₄H₁₁N₅) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name N,N-Dimethylimidodicarbonimidic diamide.
What is the molecular weight of Metformin?
Metformin has a molar mass of 129.16 g/mol.
What state is Metformin at room temperature?
Metformin is a solid at room temperature.
Is Metformin organic or inorganic?
Metformin is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Metformin?
Metformin (C₄H₁₁N₅) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N).