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Sigma-Aldrich

Phaclofen

solid

Synonym(s):

3-Amino-2-(4-chlorophenyl)propanephosphonic acid

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C9H13ClNO3P
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
249.63
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.32

form

solid

impurities

≥97% (NMR)

color

white

solubility

0.1 M HCl: 13.3 mg/mL
methanol: 19.3 mg/mL
DMSO: insoluble

SMILES string

NCC(CP(O)(O)=O)c1ccc(Cl)cc1

InChI

1S/C9H13ClNO3P/c10-9-3-1-7(2-4-9)8(5-11)6-15(12,13)14/h1-4,8H,5-6,11H2,(H2,12,13,14)

InChI key

VSGNGLJPOGUDON-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

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General description

Phaclofen is a phosphonic acid derivative of baclofen.

Application

Phaclofen has been used to block GABAB receptor.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Phaclofen plays a vital role in identifying the physiological importance of central and peripheral bicuculline-insensitive receptors with which GABA and (−) baclofen interact. Phaclofen acts as a GABAB receptor antagonist. Phaclofen has an ability to reversibly block the late, bicuculline resistant, K+ dependent inhibitory postsynaptic potential (IPSP) logged in projection cells of the cat and rat dorsal lateral geniculate nucleus and in rat hippocampal CA1 pyramidal neurons.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

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 Dutar et al.
Nature, 332(6160), 156-158 (1988-03-10)
The role of GABA in synaptic transmission in the mammalian central nervous system is more firmly established than for any other neurotransmitter. With virtually every neuron studied, the synaptic action of GABA is mediated by bicuculline-sensitive GABAA receptors which selectively
Effat Ramshini et al.
International journal of preventive medicine, 4(2), 158-164 (2013-04-02)
There is only little information about the effects of GABA receptors agonist and antagonist on morphine self-administration. Present study was designed to assess role of GABAB receptors in the regulation of morphine-reinforced self-administration. THIS STUDY WAS PERFORMED IN FOUR GROUPS
Kazuo Kunisawa et al.
European journal of pharmacology, 796, 122-130 (2016-12-13)
GABA mediated neuronal system regulates hippocampus-dependent memory and stress responses by controlling plasticity and neuronal excitability. Here, we demonstrate that betaine ameliorates water-immersion restraint stress (WIRS)-induced memory impairments. This improvement was inhibited by a betaine/GABA transporter-1 (GABA transporter-2: GAT2) inhibitor
Christof Geigerseder et al.
Reproductive biology and endocrinology : RB&E, 2, 13-13 (2004-03-26)
The neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and subtypes of GABA receptors were recently identified in adult testes. Since adult Leydig cells possess both the GABA biosynthetic enzyme glutamate decarboxylase (GAD), as well as GABA(A) and GABA(B) receptors, it is possible that
D I Kerr et al.
Brain research, 405(1), 150-154 (1987-03-03)
Phaclofen, the phosphonic acid derivative of baclofen, reversibly antagonized the depression of the cholinergic twitch response of the guinea pig ileum and distal colon by either baclofen or GABA. When administered microelectrophoretically, phaclofen reversibly blocked the presumed presynaptic reduction by

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