Metformin glycinate

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MedKoo CAT#: 577236

CAS#: 121369-64-0 (glycinate)

Description: Metformin glycinate is an AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) activator that improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose.


Chemical Structure

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Metformin glycinate
CAS# 121369-64-0 (glycinate)

Theoretical Analysis

MedKoo Cat#: 577236
Name: Metformin glycinate
CAS#: 121369-64-0 (glycinate)
Chemical Formula: C6H16N6O2
Exact Mass: 204.13
Molecular Weight: 204.230
Elemental Analysis: C, 35.29; H, 7.90; N, 41.15; O, 15.67

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Synonym: Metformin glycinate

IUPAC/Chemical Name: N,N-Dimethyl-1,2,3-triimidodicarbonic diamide glycinate (1:1)

InChi Key: KOFRCHIVYXPUNL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChi Code: InChI=1S/C4H11N5.C2H5NO2/c1-9(2)4(7)8-3(5)6;3-1-2(4)5/h1-2H3,(H5,5,6,7,8);1,3H2,(H,4,5)

SMILES Code: CN(C)C(=N)NC(=N)N.NCC(=O)O

Appearance: Solid powder

Purity: >98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)

Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs.

Storage Condition: Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).

Solubility: To be determined

Shelf Life: >2 years if stored properly

Drug Formulation: To be determined

Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks), or -20 C for long term (months).

HS Tariff Code: 2934.99.9001

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The following data is based on the product molecular weight 204.23 Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.

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Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 1.15 mL 5.76 mL 11.51 mL
5 mM 0.23 mL 1.15 mL 2.3 mL
10 mM 0.12 mL 0.58 mL 1.15 mL
50 mM 0.02 mL 0.12 mL 0.23 mL
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