1712001

Vigabatrin

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): (±)-Vigabatrin, (R,S)-4-Amino-5-hexenoic acid, (±)-γ-Vinyl-GABA, (±)-4-Aminohexenoic acid
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₆H₁₁NO₂
• CAS Number: 68506-86-5
• Molecular Weight: 129.16
• MDL number: MFCD00274577
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• PubChem Substance ID: 329751497
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• API family: vigabatrin
• manufacturer/tradename: USP
• application(s): pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• SMILES string: NC(CCC(O)=O)C=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
• Gene Information: human ... ABAT(18)

Description

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Vigabatrin USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:

• Vigabatrin for Oral Solution
• Vigabatrin Tablets

Biochem/physiol Actions

Irreversible GABA transaminase inhibitor. Increases intracellular concentration of GABA in nerve endings; possesses antiepileptic activity.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• pictograms: GHS08
• signalword: Danger
• hcodes: H372
• pcodes: P260 - P264 - P270 - P314 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: STOT RE 1
• target_organs: Eyes,Central nervous system
• 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