5.05989

Vigabatrin

• Synonym(s): Vigabatrin, 4-Amino-5-hexenoic acid, GABA Transaminase Inhibitor, Vigabatrin, γ-Vinyl-GABA, Sabril
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₆H₁₁NO₂
• CAS Number: 68506-86-5
• Molecular Weight: 129.16
• MDL number: MFCD00274577
• UNSPSC Code: 12352200
• NACRES: NA.77

Properties

• assay: ≥99% (HPLC)
• Quality Level: 100
• form: solid
• manufacturer/tradename: Calbiochem^®
• storage condition: OK to freeze; protect from light
• color: white
• solubility: H₂O: 100 mM
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• InChI: 1S/C6H11NO2/c1-2-5(7)3-4-6(8)9/h2,5H,1,3-4,7H2,(H,8,9)
• InChI key: PJDFLNIOAUIZSL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

A selective, irreversible inhibitor of GABA transaminase with antiepileptic properties. Covalently binds to the active site of GABA tansaminase to inactivate it in a dose-dependent manner and increases extracellular GABA levels in the brain. Rapidly absorbed following oral administration and is shown to inhibit [3H]GABA uptake across the apical membrane of Caco-2 cell monolayers in a concentration-dependent manner (IC₅₀ = 2.9 mM)

Biochem/physiol Actions

Primary Target
GABA Transaminase

Reversible: no

Warning

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)

Reconstitution

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

Other Notes

Abbot, E.L., et al. 2006. Br. J. Pharmacol.147, 298.
Schmid, L., et al. 1996. J. Pharmacol. Exp. Therap.276, 977.

Legal Information

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

Safety Information

• pictograms: GHS08
• signalword: Danger
• hcodes: H372
• pcodes: P260 - P264 - P270 - P314 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: STOT RE 1
• Storage Class: 6.1C - Combustible, acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
• wgk_germany: WGK 1
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable