Organic reference standard, gamma-Aminobutyric acid, analytical standard, Supelco®
Catalog # 03835-250MG
Supplier: Merck
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Specifications
- Pk:250 mg
- Standards:Analytical standard
- CAS No.:56-12-2
- Description:gamma-Aminobutyric acid, ≥97,0% (HPLC)
- Melting point:195 °C (dec.) (lit.)
- Formula:C₄H₉NO₂
- Description:gamma-Aminobutyric acid
Specifications
About this item
γ-Aminobutyric acid is a chief inhibitory neurotransmitter found in the cerebellum, hypothalamus, thalamus and hippocampus. It is formed via the decarboxylation of L-glutamate catalyzed by the enzyme, glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD).
The major inhibitory neurotransmitter in brain are GABAA and GABAB receptor agonist and increased Cl−
conductance.