Properties
Description
Phenformin hydrochloride, soluble in DMSO, water and ethanol, downregulates metabolic and energy homeostasis pathways, affecting cellular energy balance and potentially influencing cancer and metabolic disorders. It targets AMPK.
Molecular Formula
C10H15N5.HCl; C10H16ClN5
Solubility
DMSO: 43 mg/mL (177.89 mM); Water: 43 mg/mL (177.89 mM); Ethanol: 11 mg/mL (45.5 mM)
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Stability
The product is stable for three years when stored at the recommended temperature in lyophilized powder.
Applications
Phenformin hydrochloride is used to study its metabolic effects and potential anti-tumor activities.