Certificate of Analysis
| Product Name: | Metformin |
| Catalog Number: | M3244 |
| CAS Number: | 657-24-9 |
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Formula: | C4H11N5 |
| Molecular Weight: | 129.17 |
| Solubility: | DMSO 60 mg/mL; Water 30 mg/mL |
| Storage: | -20°C, sealed, protect from light |
| Chemical Structure: |  |
Analytical Data
| QC Standard: | >99.5% |
| H-NMR: | Consistent with structure |
Product Information
| Description: | Metformin (1, 1-dimethylbiguanide) inhibits mitochondrial respiratory chains in the liver, leads to AMPK activation and enhances insulin sensitivity, and can be used in type 2 diabetes research. Metformin can cross the blood-brain barrier and induce autophagy, and Metformin is a CD47 inhibitor in vitro. |
| Stability and Solubility Advice: | Information concerning product stability, particularly in solution, has rarely been reported and in most cases we can only offer a general guide. We recommend that stock solutions, once prepared, are stored aliquoted in tightly sealed vials and used within 1 month. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles. Storage conditions for some special products should refer to their storage details. |