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Name: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.
