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Metformin

Chemical identity, molecular structure and source-attributed properties for Metformin free base.

Covers metformin free base. Chemical properties are attributed to the cited compound record.

Metformin free-base identity

Identifiers and properties describe Metformin free base. Each field links to its reported source.

Metformin free base — 2D chemical structure

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CAS number
657-24-9
PubChem: Metformin
PubChem CID
4091
PubChem: Metformin
IUPAC name
3-(diaminomethylidene)-1,1-dimethylguanidine
PubChem: Metformin
Synonyms
1,1-Dimethylbiguanide; N,N-dimethylimidodicarbonimidic diamide; Metiguanide
PubChem: Metformin

Chemical properties

Properties reported by PubChem for Metformin free base. Computed values are identified separately from experimental measurements.

Molecular formula
C4H11N5
PubChem: Metformin
Molecular weight
129.16 g/mol
PubChem: Metformin
XLogP3-AA
−1.3
PubChem: Metformin

Computed property; not an experimental solubility measurement.

Exact mass
129.10144537 Da
PubChem: Metformin

Sources & methodology

Chemical identifiers and properties are attributed to the cited compound record. Consult the source for current information.

How this profile is compiled

  • Identifiers, molecular formula, molecular weight, synonyms and computed properties are attributed to the PubChem Metformin compound record (CID 4091).
  • The displayed molecular structure is generated from the PubChem SMILES for this substance.
  • Computed XLogP is not an experimental solubility measurement. No commercial availability or supplier qualification is inferred.

PubChem: Metformin

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Free-base CAS, formula, mass, computed XLogP, synonyms and SMILES.

“Molecular Weight: 129.16 g/mol”

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Metformin substance and sourcing questions

What identifies this Metformin substance?

This profile identifies Metformin free base by CAS 657-24-9 and PubChem CID 4091. Its molecular formula is C4H11N5.

Where do the structure and chemical properties come from?

The molecular structure and reported chemical properties are attributed to the PubChem Metformin compound record (CID 4091). Individual fields link to that source.

Is XLogP an experimental solubility measurement?

No. XLogP3-AA is a computed property reported by PubChem. It must not be treated as an experimental solubility measurement.

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PubChem: Metformin

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