1020023

γ-Aminobutyric acid

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): 3-Carboxypropylamine, 4-Aminobutanoic acid, GABA, Piperidic acid, Piperidinic acid
• Linear Formula: NH₂(CH₂)₃COOH
• CAS Number: 56-12-2
• Molecular Weight: 103.12
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• NACRES: NA.24
• PubChem Substance ID: 329748981
• MDL number: MFCD00008226
• Beilstein/REAXYS Number: 906818

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• API family: vigabatrin
• manufacturer/tradename: USP
• mp: 195 °C (dec.) (lit.)
• application(s): pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• 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

Description

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

γ-Aminobutyric acid USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monograph such as Vigabatrin

Biochem/physiol Actions

Major inhibitory neurotransmitter in brain; GABA_A and GABA_B receptor agonist; increases Cl⁻ conductance.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
• wgk: WGK 3
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable