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A76109

Sigma-Aldrich

3-Amino-1-propanesulfonic acid

97%

Synonym(s):

3APS, Homotaurine, Tramiprosate

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Linear Formula:
H2N(CH2)3SO3H
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
139.17
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22
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Quality Level

Assay

97%

form

solid

mp

293 °C (dec.) (lit.)

SMILES string

NCCCS(O)(=O)=O

InChI

1S/C3H9NO3S/c4-2-1-3-8(5,6)7/h1-4H2,(H,5,6,7)

InChI key

SNKZJIOFVMKAOJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

Important gabamimetic agent-evokes neurological responses similar to those elicited by γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA).[1][2][3][4]

Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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A comparison of the effects of GABA, 3-aminopropanesulphonic acid and imidazoleacetic acid on the frog spinal cord.
A Nistri et al.
Neuropharmacology, 17(1), 13-19 (1978-01-01)
Riv. Farmacol. Ter., 7, 155-155 (1976)
Eric Martineau et al.
Journal of the American Society for Mass Spectrometry, 21(9), 1506-1514 (2010-06-29)
This paper describes an efficient and reproducible screening method for identifying low molecular weight compounds that bind to amyloid beta peptides (Abeta) peptides using electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (ESI-MS). Low molecular weight compounds capable of interacting with soluble Abeta may
M Foster Olive et al.
European journal of pharmacology, 437(1-2), 55-61 (2002-02-28)
The purpose of the present study was to determine the acute effects of the anticraving compound acamprosate (calcium acetylhomotaurinate) and the closely related compound homotaurine on ethanol intake and ethanol-stimulated dopamine release in the nucleus accumbens. Male rats were treated
Steven M Greenberg et al.
Alzheimer disease and associated disorders, 20(4), 269-274 (2006-11-30)
No treatments have been identified to lower the risk of intracerebral hemorrhage due to cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA). A potential approach to prevention is the use of agents that interfere with the pathogenic cascade initiated by the beta-amyloid peptide (Abeta).

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  1. What other solvent can dissolve this compound besides water?

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    1. This compound can also be dissolved in DMSO. However, the concentration at which it can be dissolved in DMSO has not been determined.

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  2. In which solvent,this compound dissolved except water?

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    1. This chemical can also be solubilized in DMSO. The concentration at which it can be solubilized in DMSO is not determined.

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