Technical Data

G1015-02B
CAS Number
56-12-2
Grade
Reagent Grade
MDL Number
MFCD00008226
Molecular Formula
C₄H₉NO₂
Molecular Weight
103.12
EU Commodity Code
38220090
Shipping Temp
RT
Storage Temp
4°C
GABA (Gamma-aminobutyrIc acid, γ-Aminobutyric Acid)
4-Aminobutanoic Αcid; 3-Carboxypropylamine; 4-Aminobutyric Acid; Aminalon; GABA; Gaballon; Gamarex; Gammalon; Gammalone; Gammar; Gammasol; Mielogen; Mielomade; NSC 27418; NSC 32044; NSC 45460; NSC 51295; Oryza GABA Extract HC 90; Pharma-GABA 20S; Pharmagaba; Pharmagaba 20; Pharmagaba 20D; Piperidic acid; Piperidinic acid; γ-Aminobutanoic acid; γ-Aminobutyric Acid

An important inhibitory neurotransmitter. Foods that contain γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) can have an immediate effect of suppressing autonomic nerve activity related to blood pressure increase. Reacts with isothiocyanates to produce thioureas which have antifungal activity. Acts as a GABAA and GABAB receptor agonist.

γ-Aminobutyric acid (GABA) has been used in the preparation of GABA–BSA (bovine serum albumin)–GA (glutaraldehyde) conjugate, which is used as a control for GABA immunostaining Also used in the macromolecule suppressed detection of GABA by magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) and in the intraintestinal application of GABA in order to increase intraluminal fluid secretion.
CAS Number
56-12-2
Molecular Weight
103.12
Molecular Formula
C₄H₉NO₂
Purity
≥99% (Titration)
Appearance
White solid
Melting Point
197°C ~204°C
pH
6.5~7.5
Loss on Drying
≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition
≤0.07%
Heavy Metals
≤0.001%
Arsenic (As)
≤0.0001%
Chloride
≤0.04%
Sulfate
≤0.005%
Iron
≤0.001%
Aerobic Plate Count
≤1000cfu/g
Yeast & Mold ≤100cfu/g
Storage and Stability
Powder may be stored at 4°C. Stable for 12 months after receipt.

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

References
1. Lowry, O., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 193:265 (1951), 2. Gerlach, M., et al.: Brain Res., 741:142 (1996), 3. Choi, D., et al.: J Neurobiol 1992, 23:1261
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