metformin

Metformin A biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289)

Molecular Formula: C₄H₁₁N₅

InChI: InChI=1/C4H11N5/c1-9(2)4(7)8-3(5)6/h1-2H3,(H5,5,6,7,8)/f/h7H,5-6H2/b7-4-

InChIKey: InChIKey=XZWYZXLIPXDOLR-FUQLCERJDQ
SMILES: CN(C)C(=N)N=C(N)N

Names:
    Imidodicarbonimidic diamide, N,N-dimethyl-
    metformin
    3-(diaminomethylidene)-1,1-dimethyl-guanidine

Registries:
    PubChem CID 4091
    PubChem ID 10366706