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 |
Mediocon Inc is a GMP-certified API manufacturer and bulk pharmaceutical ingredient supplier based in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India. We specialise in supplying Metformin — CAS 657-24-9 (CAS 657-24-9) and over 1,000 other Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, excipients, herbal extracts, and nutraceutical ingredients to pharmaceutical manufacturers worldwide.
Our Metformin — CAS 657-24-9 is manufactured under strict quality management protocols compliant with WHO-GMP, ISO 9001:2015, and major pharmacopoeial standards (IP, BP, USP, EP). Every batch undergoes full analytical testing — identity (IR/HPLC), assay, related substances, residual solvents (ICH Q3C), heavy metals, and microbial limits — before release with a Certificate of Analysis.
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