Metformin Related Compound A
USP/1396310 - United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
Synonym: Dicyandiamide; Cyanoguanidine; Dicyanodiamide
CAS Number: 461-58-5
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C2H4N4
Molecular Weight: 84.08
MDL Number: MFCD00008066
Linear Formula: NH2C(=NH)NHCN
Product Type: Chemical
| API family | metformin |
| application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| format | neat |
| grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
| InChI | 1S/C2H4N4/c3-1-6-2(4)5/h( |
| InChI key | QGBSISYHAICWAH-UHFFFAOYSA |
| manufacturer/tradename | USP |
| mp | 208-211 °C (lit.) |
| SMILES string | NC(=N)NC#N |
| Analysis Note: | These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind. |
| Application: | Metformin Related Compound A USP reference standard for use in specified quality tests and assays. Also used to prepare standard stock, standard and system suitability solution during the assay and impurity analysis of Metformin Hydrochloride and Glipizide and Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets by using liquid chromatography in conjunction with UV detector. |
| General description: | This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia   . |
| Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
| Symbol |  GHS09 |
| Hazard statements | H411 |
| Precautionary statements | P273 - P391 - P501 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| mp | 208-211 °C (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 41116107 |