
CAS Number56-12-2
Synonyms4-Aminobutanoic acid; MFCD00008226; EINECS 200-258-6; g-Aminobutyric acid; g-Amino-n-butyric Acid; GABA; γ-Amino-n-butyric acid; gamma-aminobutyric acid; 4-Aminobutyric acid
Molecular FormulaNH2(CH2)3COOH
Molecular Weight103.12
Purity≥99%
Density1.1±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point248.0±23.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point195 °C (dec.) (lit.)
Appearancepowder or crystals
EINECS200-258-6
Symbol
Signal WordWarning
| Chemical & Physical Properties | |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 56-12-2 |
| Catalog No. | 2A-9008993 |
| Chinese Name | 4-氨基丁酸 |
| Synonyms | 4-Aminobutanoic acid; MFCD00008226; EINECS 200-258-6; g-Aminobutyric acid; g-Amino-n-butyric Acid; GABA; γ-Amino-n-butyric acid; gamma-aminobutyric acid; 4-Aminobutyric acid |
| Molecular Formula | NH2(CH2)3COOH |
| Molecular Weight | 103.12 |
| Purity | ≥99 |
| Density | 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Boiling Point | 248.0±23.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Melting Point | 195 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
| Appearance | powder or crystals |
| Water Solubility | H2O: 1 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless | SOLUBLE |
| Storage Condition | Store in a sealed and dry place away from light. |
| Application | γ-Aminobutyric acid (4-Aminobutyric acid) is the main inhibitory neurotransmitter in the adult mammalian brain [1][2]. It can bind to the ionotropic GABA receptor (GABAA) receptor and the metabotropic |
| EINECS | 200-258-6 |
| HTC | 29224995 |
| PubChem ID | 24278167 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00008226 |
| SMILES | NCCCC(O)=O |
| InChI | 1S/C4H9NO2/c5-3-1-2-4(6)7/h1-3,5H2,(H,6,7) |
| InChI Key | BTCSSZJGUNDROE-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Beilstein/REAXYS | 906818 |
| NACRES Code | NA.32 |
| UNSPSC | 12352106 |
| Hazard Symbols | Transport |
| MSDS | msds/8993_1_56_12_2.pdf |
| Bioactivity | γ-Aminobutyric acid (4-Aminobutyric acid) is a major inhibitory neurotransmitter in the adult mammalian brain[1][2], binding to the ionotropic GABA receptors (GABAA receptors) and metabotropic receptors (GABAB receptors)[2]. Related Catalog Signaling Pathways >> Membrane Transporter/Ion Channel >> GABA Receptor Signaling Pathways >> Neuronal Signaling >> GABA Receptor Natural Products >> Others Research Areas >> Neurological Disease Target GABA Receptor[1][2] References [1]. Watanabe M, et al. GABA and GABA receptors in the central nervous system and other organs. Int Rev Cytol. 2002;213:1-47. [2]. Okada R, et al. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)-mediated neural connections in the Drosophila antennal lobe. J Comp Neurol. 2009 May 1;514(1):74-91. [3]. Chen S, et al. Effects of dietary gamma-aminobutyric acid supplementation on the intestinal functions in weaning piglets. Food Funct. 2019 Jan 2. Chemical & Physical Properties Density 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 248.0±23.0 °C at 760 mmHg Melting Point 195-204ºC Molecular Formula C4H9NO2 Molecular Weight 103.120 Flash Point 103.8±22.6 °C Exact Mass 103.063332 PSA 63.32000 LogP -0.64 Vapour Pressure 0.0±1.0 mmHg at 25°C Index of Refraction 1.465 InChIKey BTCSSZJGUNDROE-UHFFFAOYSA-N SMILES NCCCC(=O)O Storage condition Store at RT. Water Solubility H2O: 1 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless | SOLUBLE |
| Use of | γ-Aminobutyric acid (4-Aminobutyric acid) is a major inhibitory neurotransmitter in the adult mammalian brain[1][2], binding to the ionotropic GABA receptors (GABAA receptors) and metabotropic receptors (GABAB receptors)[2]. Properties Articles256 Name γ-aminobutyric acid Synonym More Synonyms 4-Aminobutanoic acid Biological Activity Description γ-Aminobutyric acid (4-Aminobutyric acid) is a major inhibitory neurotransmitter in the adult mammalian brain[1][2], binding to the ionotropic GABA receptors (GABAA receptors) and metabotropic receptors (GABAB receptors)[2]. Related Catalog Signaling Pathways >> Membrane Transporter/Ion Channel >> GABA Receptor Signaling Pathways >> Neuronal Signaling >> GABA Receptor Natural Products >> Others Research Areas >> Neurological Disease GABA Receptor[1][2] References [1]. Watanabe M, et al. GABA and GABA receptors in the central nervous system and other organs. Int Rev Cytol. 2002;213:1-47. [2]. Okada R, et al. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)-mediated neural connections in the Drosophila antennal lobe. J Comp Neurol. 2009 May 1;514(1):74-91. [3]. Chen S, et al. Effects of dietary gamma-aminobutyric acid supplementation on the intestinal functions in weaning piglets. Food Funct. 2019 Jan 2. Chemical & Physical Properties Molecular Formula C4H9NO2 Exact Mass 103.063332 PSA 63.32000 LogP -0.64 Index of Refraction 1.465 InChIKey BTCSSZJGUNDROE-UHFFFAOYSA-N SMILES NCCCC(=O)O Storage condition Store at RT. |
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