Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient

Metformin

Also known as: Glucophage

CAS: 657-24-9 Antidiabetic — Biguanide IP / BP / USP GMP Certified Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India
Metformin API — Mediocon Inc
Metformin — Pharmaceutical Grade API

Product Overview

CAS No: 657-24-9  |  MF: C₄H₁₁N₅  |  MW: 129.16 g/mol

Metformin is a pharmaceutical-grade active ingredient classified as a Antidiabetic — Biguanide. Mediocon Inc supplies high-purity Metformin API conforming to IP / BP / USP specifications, manufactured in our GMP-certified facility in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India.

Key Features

  • First-line oral antidiabetic for type 2 diabetes
  • Insulin sensitizer with hepatic glucose reduction
  • IP/BP/USP compliant
  • Full CoA and MSDS documentation

Applications

  • Type 2 diabetes mellitus management
  • Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
  • Prediabetes and metabolic syndrome
  • Oral tablet and extended-release formulations

Why Choose Mediocon

  • ISO 9001:2015 & GMP certified manufacturing
  • Consistent batch-to-batch quality with full CoA
  • Export-ready documentation: COO, MSDS, DMF
  • Flexible MOQ for both R&D and commercial scale
  • Dedicated QA support for regulatory filings

Product Specifications

Product NameMetformin
Also Known AsGlucophage
CAS Number657-24-9
Molecular FormulaC₄H₁₁N₅
Molecular Weight129.16 g/mol
CategoryAntidiabetic — Biguanide
AppearanceWhite to off-white crystalline powder
SolubilityFreely soluble in water; soluble in methanol
GradeIP / BP / USP

Analytical Specifications

ParameterSpecification
Assay≥98.0% (as per pharmacopoeia)
Loss on DryingNMT 0.5%
Heavy MetalsNMT 20 ppm
Residue on IgnitionNMT 0.1%
Microbial LimitsComplies with pharmacopoeia
IdentificationIR, HPLC Compliant
Packing25 kg HDPE drums / as per requirement
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