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Gabapentin

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

1-(Aminomethyl)-cyclohexaneacetic acid, Neurontin

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C9H17NO2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
171.24
Beilstein:
2359739
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

gabapentin

manufacturer/tradename

USP

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

SMILES string

NCC1(CC(O)=O)CCCCC1

InChI

1S/C9H17NO2/c10-7-9(6-8(11)12)4-2-1-3-5-9/h1-7,10H2,(H,11,12)

InChI key

UGJMXCAKCUNAIE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

Gabapentin USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia.
Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Gabapentin Capsules
  • Gabapentin Tablets
  • Gabapentin Compounded Cream
  • Gabapentin Compounded Oral Suspension

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.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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ESTIMATION OF GABAPENTIN IN HUMAN PLASMA USING LC-MS/MS METHOD.
Das, Binaya.
Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research, 6.3, 213-216 (2013)
N S Gee et al.
The Journal of biological chemistry, 271(10), 5768-5776 (1996-03-08)
Gabapentin (1-(aminomethyl)cyclohexane acetic acid; Neurontin) is a novel anticonvulsant drug, with a mechanism of action apparently dissimilar to that of other antiepileptic agents. We report here the isolation and characterization of a [3H]gabapentin-binding protein from pig cerebral cortex membranes. The
Dennis F Thompson et al.
The Annals of pharmacotherapy, 47(6), 897-903 (2013-05-16)
To determine whether gabapentin is effective in the treatment of persistent or intractable hiccups. A search of MEDLINE (1966-March 2013) using the MeSH search terms gabapentin, hiccups, and hiccups/drug therapy was performed. Additional databases searched included Web of Science (1945-March
Sheeba Anand
The American journal of hospice & palliative care, 30(2), 192-196 (2012-05-05)
Itch/pruritus can be very distressing in palliative care population and often is difficult to treat. Conventional antihistamines lack efficacy. Cutaneous and central pathogenesis of itch is extremely complex and unclear, making its treatment challenging. Neuronal mechanisms have been identified in
Benjamin Beal et al.
Clinical interventions in aging, 7, 249-255 (2012-08-07)
Post-herpetic neuralgia is a neuropathic pain syndrome resulting from an insult to the peripheral and central nervous systems caused by the varicella zoster virus. Spontaneous pain may result in the persistent sensation of burning, tingling, or aching and may be

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