γ-Aminobutyric acid
SIAL/03835 - analytical standard
Synonym: 3-Carboxypropylamine; 4-Aminobutanoic acid; GABA; Piperidic acid; Piperidinic acid
CAS Number: 56-12-2
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C4H9NO2
Molecular Weight: 103.12
EC Number: 200-258-6
MDL Number: MFCD00008226
Linear Formula: NH2(CH2)3COOH
Product Type: Chemical
| analyte chemical class(es) | amino acids, peptides, proteins |
| application(s) | cleaning products cosmetics flavors and fragrances food and beverages personal care |
| assay | ≥97.0% (HPLC) |
| format | neat |
| grade | analytical standard |
| impurities | ≤1.0% water |
| InChI | 1S/C4H9NO2/c5-3-1-2-4(6)7 |
| InChI key | BTCSSZJGUNDROE-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | 195 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
| Quality Level | 100  |
| shelf life | limited shelf life, expiry date on the label |
| SMILES string | NCCCC(O)=O |
| technique(s) | HPLC: suitable |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Major inhibitory neurotransmitter in brain; GABAA and GABAB receptor agonist; increases Cl− conductance. |
| General description: | γ-Aminobutyric acid is a chief inhibitory neurotransmitter, which is found in the cerebellum, hypothalamus, thalamus and hippocampus. It is formed via the decarboxylation of |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥97.0% (HPLC) |
| mp | 195 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 85151701 |