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Valerenic acid

analytical standard

Synonym(s):

(2E)-3-[(4S,7R,7aR)-2,4,5,6,7,7a-Hexadydro-3,7-dimethyl- 1H-inden-4-yl]-2-methyl-2-propenoic acid

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C15H22O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
234.33
Beilstein:
3138020
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
85151701
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

analytical standard

Quality Level

Assay

≥98.0% (HPLC)

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable
gas chromatography (GC): suitable

application(s)

cleaning products
cosmetics
food and beverages
personal care

format

neat

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

[H][C@]12CCC(C)=C1[C@@H](CC[C@H]2C)\C=C(/C)C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C15H22O2/c1-9-4-6-12(8-11(3)15(16)17)14-10(2)5-7-13(9)14/h8-9,12-13H,4-7H2,1-3H3,(H,16,17)/b11-8+/t9-,12+,13-/m1/s1

InChI key

FEBNTWHYQKGEIQ-SUKRRCERSA-N

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General description

Valerenic acid is a bioactive sesquiterpene and a natural product, isolated from Valeriana officinalis type of plant. It can find applications in the treatment of several dis-functions of the central nervous system, since it is potent modulator of the GABAA receptor.

Application

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Packaging

Bottomless glass bottle. Contents are inside inserted fused cone.

Other Notes

Constituent of Valeriana officinalis

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Jürgen Ramharter et al.
Organic letters, 11(5), 1151-1153 (2009-01-31)
The first total synthesis of the sesquiterpenoid valerenic acid, a constituent of Valeriana officinalis, is described. The compound is a potent modulator of the GABA(A) receptor and may thus be useful in the treatment of various dysfunctions of the central
S Khom et al.
British journal of pharmacology, 161(1), 65-78 (2010-08-20)
Subunit-specific modulators of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) type A (GABA(A)) receptors can help to assess the physiological function of receptors with different subunit composition and also provide the basis for the development of new drugs. Valerenic acid (VA) was recently identified
Chethan Sampath et al.
Planta medica, 78(6), 575-581 (2012-03-14)
Valerenic acid (VA), a sesquiterpenoid, is one of the major secondary bioactive metabolites of VALERIANA OFFICINALIS L. Until now IN VIVO studies on the absorption, bioavailability, disposition, and metabolism of VA are limited. We established and validated an LC-MS/MS assay
P J Houghton
The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology, 51(5), 505-512 (1999-07-20)
The underground organs of members of the genus Valeriana (Valerianaceae), as well as related genera such as Nardostachys, are used in the traditional medicine of many cultures as mild sedatives and tranquillizers and to aid the induction of sleep. V.
Highly potent modulation of GABA(A) receptors by valerenic acid derivatives.
Sascha Kopp et al.
ChemMedChem, 5(5), 678-681 (2010-03-18)

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