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Phenformin

CHEBI:CHEBI_8064

Definition

A member of the class of biguanides that is biguanide in which one of the terminal nitrogen atoms is substituted by a 2-phenylethyl group. It was used as an anti-diabetic drug but was later withdrawn from the market due to potential risk of lactic acidosis.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C10H15N5
Molecular Mass
205.265
Charge
0
SMILES
NC(=N)NC(=N)NCCC1=CC=CC=C1
InChI
InChI=1S/C10H15N5/c11-9(12)15-10(13)14-7-6-8-4-2-1-3-5-8/h1-5H,6-7H2,(H6,11,12,13,14,15)
InChIKey
ICFJFFQQTFMIBG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Alternative Names

  • DBI
  • fenformina
  • N-(2-phenylethyl)imidodicarbonimidic diamide
  • phenformin
  • phenformine
  • phenforminum

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

⚕️ This information is sourced from ChEBI (Chemical Entities of Biological Interest) database and is intended for educational purposes only.

  • Always consult with a healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or modifying any medication.
  • Side effects may vary and this list may not be comprehensive.
  • Drug interactions may occur with other medications.

Additional Identifiers

DRON_00010000
8129
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Wikipedia:Phenformin
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CHEBI:8064

Additional References

Wikipedia:Phenformin

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