Metformin HCL IP

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CAS Number:1115‑70‑4

Synonyms: Metformin hydrochloride; 1,1‑Dimethylbiguanide HCl

Chemical Formula:C₄H₁₁N₅·HCl

Molecular Weight:~165.62 g/mol

Product Introduction

A white to off-white crystalline powder, freely soluble in water and practically insoluble in organic solvents. Used as a first-line oral antihyperglycemic medication in type 2 diabetes, formulated per IP/BP/USP standards with assay ≥98% and tight impurity control

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Physical & Chemical Properties

Property Value
Appearance White to off-white crystalline powder
Purity (Assay) ≥98.0–102.0% (dried basis)
Solubility Freely soluble in water; insoluble in acetone, ether, chloroform
pKₐ 12.4
Melting Point ~219–223 °C
UV absorbance λₘₐₓ ~233 nm
Impurities Metformin RC A ≤0.02%; other impurities ≤0.1%; total ≤0.5%

Applications

  • Pharmaceutical: First-line therapy for type 2 diabetes; improves insulin sensitivity and reduces hepatic glucose output.
  • Formulation & QC: Used in tablets, sustained-release dosage forms; standard reference for assay and dissolution testing.

Safety & Storage:

  • Non‑hazardous; store in sealed, cool (<15 °C), dry conditions. Requires typical GMP/validation controls.

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