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Buformin Hydrochloride (CAS 1190-53-0)

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Alternate Names:
Butylbiguanide Hydrochloride; N-Butyl Biguanide Hydrochloride; Panformin; Sindiatil; Buformine HCl; n1-n-butylbiguanide hydrochloride; Biforon; Diabrin
Application:
Buformin Hydrochloride is an antihyperglycemic agent that helps delay the absorptio nof glucose in the GI tract
CAS Number:
1190-53-0
Purity:
≥95%
Molecular Weight:
193.68
Molecular Formula:
C6H15N5•HCl
Supplemental Information:
This is as a Dangerous Good for transport and may be subject to additional shipping charges.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
* Refer to Certificate of Analysis for lot specific data.

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Clinically used for diabetes mellitus, it is known to improve resistance to insulin in patients by suppressing the expression of glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate dehydrogenase.


Buformin Hydrochloride (CAS 1190-53-0) References

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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

Buformin Hydrochloride, 100 mg

sc-207383
100 mg
$267.00

Buformin Hydrochloride, 500 mg

sc-207383A
500 mg
$300.00