4-Guanidinobutyric acid
SIGMA/G6503 - ≥98%
Synonym: γ-Guanidinobutyric acid
CAS Number: 463-00-3
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C5H11N3O2
Molecular Weight: 145.16
EC Number: 207-331-1
MDL Number: MFCD00037314
Linear Formula: NH=C(NH2)NHCH2CH2CH2COOH
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | ≥98% |
| color | white |
| form | powder or chunks |
| InChI | 1S/C5H11N3O2/c6-5(7)8-3-1 |
| InChI key | TUHVEAJXIMEOSA-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | 280-282 °C |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| SMILES string | NC(=N)NCCCC(O)=O |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| technique(s) | drug transporter assay: suitable |
| Application: | Gamma-Guanidinobutyric acid (4-GBA) is used to study intestinal transport by the human proton-coupled amino acid transporter(s) (hPAT1). 4-GBA is used with other model compounds such as 1,6-diaminohexane, 1,6-diguanidinohexane, and 1,6-di(cyanoguanidino)hex |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥98% |
| mp | 280-282 °C |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352106 |

