4-Aminobutyric Acid CAS No. 56-12-2
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Product Name
4-Aminobutyric Acid
4-Multiple Names
Aminobutyric Acid;
Gaba;
Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid;
Piperidinic Acid;
γ-Aminobutyric Acid;
Piperidic Acid;
Gamma Aminobutyric Acid;
4-Aminobutanoic Acid;
4-Amino-n-Butyric Acid;
Alpha-Aminobutanoic Acid;
Aminobutyric Acid, 4-;
Aminobutyric-4 Acid;
Aurora Ka-1053;
h-4-Aminobutyric Acid;
Gamma.-Aminobutyric Acid;
4-Amino Butyric Acid;
Gamma Amino Butyric Acid
CAS No. 56-12-2
EC No. 200-258-6
MF No. C4H9NO2
MW No. 103.1198
It is used in biochemical research and medicine to treat various diseases caused by liver coma and cerebrovascular disorders.
Advantage of 4-Aminobutyric Acid CAS No. 56-12-2
It has deliquescence, very soluble in water, slightly soluble in hot ethanol, insoluble in cold ethanol, ether and benzene
It is widely used in chemical field
It has deliquescence
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | 4-Aminobutyric Acid |
| Aliases | γ-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA), Aminobutyric Acid, 4-GABA, GABA |
| CAS Number | 56-12-2 |
| EINECS Number | 200-258-6 |
| Molecular Formula | C₄H₉NO₂ |
| Molecular Weight | 103.12 g/mol |
| Physical State | White to off-white crystalline powder |
| Melting Point | 195-204°C (decomposes) |
| Boiling Point | 248.0±23.0°C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.11 g/cm³ |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water; insoluble in ethanol, ether, and benzene |
| Biological Role | Acts as the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the mammalian central nervous system, binding to GABAA and GABAB receptors to regulate neuronal excitability. |
| Applications | – Pharmaceuticals: Used in the treatment of conditions such as epilepsy, anxiety, and spasticity. – Nutraceuticals: Employed as a dietary supplement to promote relaxation, improve sleep quality, and reduce stress. – Research: Utilized as a tool compound in neuroscience studies to investigate GABAergic signaling pathways. |
| Safety Precautions | Non-hazardous under normal handling conditions; however, protective gloves and eyewear should be worn to avoid skin and eye contact. |
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