03835

γ-Aminobutyric acid

analytical standard

• Synonym(s): 3-Carboxypropylamine, 4-Aminobutanoic acid, GABA, Piperidic acid, Piperidinic acid
• Linear Formula: NH₂(CH₂)₃COOH
• CAS Number: 56-12-2
• Molecular Weight: 103.12
• Beilstein/REAXYS Number: 906818
• EC Number: 200-258-6
• MDL number: MFCD00008226
• UNSPSC Code: 85151701
• PubChem Substance ID: 329747825
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: analytical standard
• Quality Level: 100
• assay: ≥97.0% (HPLC)
• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• analyte chemical class(es): amino acids, peptides, proteins
• technique(s): HPLC: suitable
• impurities: ≤1.0% water
• mp: 195 °C (dec.) (lit.)
• application(s): cleaning products; cosmetics; flavors and fragrances; food and beverages; personal care
• format: neat
• SMILES string: NCCCC(O)=O
• InChI: 1S/C4H9NO2/c5-3-1-2-4(6)7/h1-3,5H2,(H,6,7)
• InChI key: BTCSSZJGUNDROE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

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 L-glutamate catalyzed by the enzyme, glutamic acid decarboxylase(GAD).

Biochem/physiol Actions

Major inhibitory neurotransmitter in brain; GABA_A and GABA_B receptor agonist; increases Cl⁻ conductance.

Safety Information

• wgk_germany: WGK 3
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable