5.05873

(R)-Baclofen

• Synonym(s): (R)-Baclofen, STX 209, GABA _B Agonist, Baclofen, Arbaclofen, STX 209, GABA_B Agonist, Baclofen, Arbaclofen
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₀H₁₂ClNO₂
• CAS Number: 69308-37-8
• Molecular Weight: 213.66
• UNSPSC Code: 12352200

Properties

• Assay: ≥98% (HPLC)
• Quality Level: 100
• form: solid
• manufacturer/tradename: Calbiochem^®
• storage condition: OK to freeze; protect from light
• color: off-white
• solubility: water: soluble
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• InChI: 1S/C10H12ClNO2/c11-9-3-1-7(2-4-9)8(6-12)5-10(13)14/h1-4,8H,5-6,12H2,(H,13,14)
• InChI key: KPYSYYIEGFHWSV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

A selective agonist of GABA_B receptors that is shown to activate K+ conductance in hippocampal neurons. Also acts as an antispastic agent and a skeletal muscle relaxant. It is also an experimental drug to treat autism.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Primary Target
GABA_B

Warning

Toxicity: Toxic (F)

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C. Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C.

Other Notes

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Sodickson, D.L., et al., 1996. J. Neurosci.16, 6374.

Ahuja, S. et al., 1985. Analytical Profile of Drug Substances14, 527.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS06
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H301
• Precautionary Statements: P264 - P270 - P301 + P310 - P405 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 3 Oral
• Storage Class Code: 6.1C - Combustible, acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable