Phenformin hydrochloride

Synonyms:PHENFORMIN HCL;PHENFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE;PHENETHYLBIGUANIDE HYDROCHLORIDE;1-phenethylbiguanide hydrochloride;1-fenetilbiguanidecloridrato;1-phenethyl-biguanidhydrochloride;1-phenethyl-biguanidmonohydrochloride;1-phenylaethylbiguanidhydrochlorid

CAS:834-28-6

MF:C10H16ClN5

MW:241.72

EINECS:212-637-3

Product Categories:Intermediates & Fine Chemicals;Pharmaceuticals

Mol File:834-28-6.mol

mp 175-178°C

storage temp. -20°C Freezer

Water Solubility >=10 g/100 mL at 21 ºC

CAS DataBase Reference:834-28-6(CAS DataBase Reference)

EPA Substance Registry System:Imidodicarbonimidic diamide, N-(2-phenylethyl)-, monohydrochloride(834-28-6)

Chemical Properties:White Crystalline Solid

Usage:It is an anti-diabetic drug from the biguanide class

General Description:White solid or powder. Formerly used as an anti-diabetic drug. Toxic (causes lactic acidosis.

Air & Water Reactions:Water soluble.

Reactivity Profile:Phenformin hydrochloride gives weakly acidic aqueous solutions. May react with strong oxidizing agents.

Fire Hazard:Flash point data for Phenformin hydrochloride are not available; however, Phenformin hydrochloride is probably combustible.