Phenformin hydrochloride | 1889

An anti-diabetic drug of the biguanide class. Increases AMPK activity without increasing AMP/ATP. Also acts as a mitochondrial complex I inhibitor.

Phenformin hydrochloride is an anti-diabetic drug of the biguanide class. Increases AMPK activity without increasing AMP/ATP. Also acts as a mitochondrial complex I inhibitor.

1889 | Phenformin hydrochloride DataSheet

Alternate Name/Synonyms: 2-(N-phenethylcarbamimidoyl)guanidine, hydrochloride; phenethylbiguanide hydrochloride

Appearance: White solid

Formulation: N/A

CAS Number: 834-28-6

Structure Available?: Yes

Peptide sequence: N/A

Salt Form: No

Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₅N₅ · HCl

Molecular Weight: 241.72

Cell-Permeable?: Yes

Purity: ≥97% by TLC

Solubilities: H₂O (~ 50 mg/ml)

Handling: Protect from air and moisture

Country of Origin: USA

Tag Line: An anti-diabetic agent and AMPK activator

MDL Number: MFCD00035039

PubChem CID: 13266

SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)CCN=C(N)N=C(N)N.Cl

InChi: InChI=1S/C10H15N5.ClH/c11-9(12)15-10(13)14-7-6-8-4-2-1-3-5-8;/h1-5H, 6-7H2,(H6,11,12,13,14,15);1H

InChi Key: YSUCWSWKRIOILX-UHFFFAOYSA-N