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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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