Repositioning Candidate Details
Candidate ID: | R0425 |
Source ID: | DB04830 |
Source Type: | investigational; withdrawn |
Compound Type: | small molecule |
Compound Name: | Buformin |
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Molecular Formula: | C6H15N5 |
SMILES: | CCCC\N=C(/N)N=C(N)N |
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DrugBank Description: | Buformin is an anti-diabetic drug of the biguanide class, chemically related to metformin and phenformin. It was withdrawn from the market in most countries due to a high risk of causing lactic acidosis. |
CAS Number: | 692-13-7 |
Molecular Weight: | 157.2168 |
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