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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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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.
Total synthesis of valerenic acid, a potent GABAA receptor modulator
Ramharter J and Mulzer J
Organic Letters, 11, 1151-1153 (2009)
The design, synthesis, and anti-inflammatory evaluation of a drug-like library based on the natural product valerenic acid
Egbewande.AF
Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters, 27, 3185-3189 (2017)
Monika Nell et al.
Planta medica, 76(4), 393-398 (2009-10-08)
In some medicinal plants a specific plant-fungus association, known as arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) symbiosis, increases the levels of secondary plant metabolites and/or plant growth. In this study, the effects of three different AM treatments on biomass and sesquiterpenic acid concentrations
Dietmar Benke et al.
Neuropharmacology, 56(1), 174-181 (2008-07-08)
Valerian extracts have been used for centuries to alleviate restlessness and anxiety albeit with unknown mechanism of action in vivo. We now describe a specific binding site on GABA(A) receptors with nM affinity for valerenic acid and valerenol, common constituents

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