Also known as: Glucophage; Fortamet; Riomet; Glumetza
Metformin is a high-purity Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) classified as a Biguanide / Antidiabetic / Insulin Sensitizer. Manufactured by Mediocon Inc in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India at a GMP-certified facility, it is supplied in bulk for pharmaceutical formulations worldwide. CAS No: 657-24-9.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 657-24-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C₄H₁₁N₅ |
| Molecular Weight | 129.16 g/mol |
| Grade | I.P. / B.P. / E.P. / U.S.P. |
| Category | Biguanide / Antidiabetic / Insulin Sensitizer |
| Appearance | White to off-white crystalline powder |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in water; soluble in methanol |
| Assay | NLT 98.0% |
| Loss on Drying | NMT 0.5% |
| Heavy Metals | NMT 20 ppm |
| Residue on Ignition | NMT 0.1% |
| Microbial Limits | Complies with pharmacopoeia |
| Identification | IR, HPLC Compliant |
| Batch No | MTF/24032026 |
| Mfg Date | MAR 2026 |
| Exp Date | FEB 2031 |
| Packing | 25 kg HDPE drums / as per requirement |