METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE IP/ BP
| Molecular Formula | C4H11N5HCL |
| Structural Formula | HN NH || || (CH3)2 NCNHCNH2 . HCL |
| Molecular Weight | 165.6 |
| Description | White crystalline powder, almost odourless, hygroscopic. |
| Solubility | Complies with IP/BP requirement. |
| Identification | Complies with IP/BP requirement |
| Melting Point | About 225ºC |
| Heavy Metals | Not more than 0.002% |
| Related Substances | Complies with IP/BP requirement. |
| Loss on Drying | Not more than 0.5% |
| Sulphated Ash | Not more than 0.1% |
| Assay | Not
less than 98.5% and Not more than 101.0% |
| Bulk Density | |
| As such | 0.63 |
| After 20 tappings | 0.75 |
| Packing | 25/50 Kgs. Fiber Drums with Double Poly liners inside. |
| Storage | Store in tightly closed containers. |
| Shelf Life | 5 Years |
| Batch Size | 500 Kgs. |
| Action and Uses | HYPOGLYCAEMIC |