Metformin
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
Chemical formula | C4H11N5 |
---|---|
Molar Mass(g/mol) | 129.16364 |
NFPA 704 |
Uses
Primary
- Pharm: WHO LEM component
Natural occurrence
Hazards
Production
Extraction
Synthesis
- Produce dimethylamine hydrochloride
- Neutralize dimethylamine with hydrochloric acid:
- NH(CH3)2 + HCl → NH2(CH3)2Cl
- Neutralize dimethylamine with hydrochloric acid:
- React dimethylamine hydrochloride and 2-cyanoguanidine over heat
- NH2(CH3)2Cl + C2H4N4{C4H11N5 + HClheat}→
- NH2(CH3)2Cl + C2H4N4