Formulation: A solid
Formal Name: N-[2-(phenyl-2,3,4,5,6-d5)ethyl]-imidodicarbonimidic diamide, monohydrochloride
Purity: ≥99% deuterated forms (d1-d5)
Formula Markup: C10H10D5N5 • HCl
Formula Weight: 246,8
Shelf life (days): 1460
Notes: Phenformin-d5 is intended for use as an internal standard for the quantification of phenformin (Item No. 14997) by GC- or LC-MS. Phenformin is an antihyperglycemic biguanide.{64389} It reduces blood glucose levels in a mouse model of diabetes induced by alloxan (Item No. 9002196) when administered at a dose of 100 mg/kg. Phenformin (250 mg/kg) induces lactic acidosis in diabetic dogs.{64390} It also inhibits tumor growth of MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 breast cancer mouse xenograft models when administered at a dose of 300 mg/kg.{24105} Formulations containing phenformin were previously used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus.