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Vigabatrin impurity D

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

γ-Aminobutyric acid, 3-Carboxypropylamine, 4-Aminobutanoic acid, GABA, Piperidic acid, Piperidinic acid

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Linear Formula:
NH2(CH2)3COOH
CAS Number:
56-12-2
Molecular Weight:
103.12
Beilstein:
906818
MDL number:
MFCD00008226
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329831405
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

vigabatrin

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

mp

195 °C (dec.) (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

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

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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

Vigabatrin impurity D EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Major inhibitory neurotransmitter in brain; GABAA and GABAB receptor agonist; increases Cl− conductance.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

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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