N-Methyl-D-aspartic acid
SIGMA/M3262 - ≥98% (TLC), solid
Synonym: (R)
CAS Number: 6384-92-5
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C5H9NO4
Molecular Weight: 147.13
MDL Number: MFCD00004226
Linear Formula: C5H9NO4
Product Type: Chemical
| application(s) | cell analysis |
| assay | ≥98% (TLC) |
| color | white |
| form | solid |
| InChI | 1S/C5H9NO4/c1-6-3(5(9)10) |
| InChI key | HOKKHZGPKSLGJE-GSVOUGTGSA |
| mp | 189-190 °C |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| SMILES string | CN[C@H](CC(O)=O)C(O)=O |
| technique(s) | cell culture | mammalian: suitable |
| Application: | N-Methyl-D-aspartic acid has been used to induce N-methyl-d-aspartic acid (NMDA) toxicity, cultures of retinal cells were supplemented with NMDA. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Excitotoxic amino acid. Prototypic agonist at the NMDA-type glutamate receptor that regulates ion channels; important in long-term potentiation, ischemia, and epilepsy. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | N-Methyl-D-aspartic acid (NMDA) plays a crucial role in release of luteinizing hormone and PRL (prolactin) in the pituitary gland and GnRH (gonadotropin releasing hormone) in the hypothalamus. It acts as a specific agonist for NMDA type glutamate receptors. |
| General description: | N-Methyl-D-aspartic acid (NMDA) is an endogenously generated molecule in rat nervous system and endocrine glands. NMDA is present at low level (nmol/g) in the adenohypophysis, hypothalamus, brain, and testis. NMDA is derived from D-Asp by an S-adenosylmethionine-depe |
| Packaging: | 1, 5 g in poly bottle |
| Packaging: | 25, 100, 250 mg in poly bottle |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥98% (TLC) |
| mp | 189-190 °C |
| UNSPSC | 12352209 |

