03835
γ-Aminobutyric acid
analytical standard
Synonym(s):
3-Carboxypropylamine, 4-Aminobutanoic acid, GABA, Piperidic acid, Piperidinic acid
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About This Item
Linear Formula:
NH2(CH2)3COOH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
103.12
UNSPSC Code:
85151701
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
EC Number:
200-258-6
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
906818
MDL number:
grade
analytical standard
Quality Segment
assay
≥97.0% (HPLC)
shelf life
limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
analyte chemical class(es)
amino acids, peptides, proteins
technique(s)
HPLC: suitable
impurities
≤1.0% water
mp
195 °C (dec.) (lit.)
application(s)
cleaning products
cosmetics
flavors and fragrances
food and beverages
personal care
format
neat
SMILES string
NCCCC(O)=O
InChI
1S/C4H9NO2/c5-3-1-2-4(6)7/h1-3,5H2,(H,6,7)
InChI key
BTCSSZJGUNDROE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
General description
γ-Aminobutyric acid is a chief inhibitory neurotransmitter, which is found in the cerebellum, hypothalamus, thalamus and hippocampus. It is formed via the decarboxylation of L-glutamate catalyzed by the enzyme, glutamic acid decarboxylase(GAD).
Biochem/physiol Actions
Major inhibitory neurotransmitter in brain; GABAA and GABAB receptor agonist; increases Cl− conductance.
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Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
wgk
WGK 3
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
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