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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Source Type: investigational; withdrawn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 It was withdrawn from the market in most countries due to a high risk of causing lactic acidosis.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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