(R)-Pregabalin

019923

CAS Number

148553-51-9

Grade

Highly Purified

Molecular Formula

C8H17NO2

Molecular Weight

159.23

EU Commodity Code

38220090

Shipping Temp

Storage Temp

4°C

(3R)-3-(Aminomethyl)-5-methylhexanoic acid; (R)-3-(Aminomethyl)-5-methylhexanoic acid; PD 144550; ent-Pregabalin;

R-Enantiomer of Pregabalin. A GABA analogue used as an anticonvulsant. Anxiolytic analgesic used to treat peripheral neuropathic pain and fibromyalgia (less potent than the S-Enantiomer).

Form

White Solid

Melting Point

162-167°C

Solubility

Methanol, Water

Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.

References

Field, M.J. et al.: Br. J. Pharmacol., 132, 1 (2001); Taylor, C.P., at al.: Epilepsy Res., 14, 11 (1993);

USBio References

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