4-Aminobutyric acid

Product name: 4-Aminobutyric acid
Synonyms:Butyricacid, 4-amino- (7CI,8CI);3-Carboxypropylamine;4-Aminobutanoic acid;4-Aminobutyric acid;Aminalon;GABA;Gaballon;Gamarex;Gammalon;Gammalone;Gammar;Gammasol;Mielogen;Mielomade;NSC 27418;NSC 32044;NSC 45460;NSC51295;Oryza GABA Extract HC 90;Pharma-GABA 20S;Pharmagaba;Pharmagaba 20;Pharmagaba 20D;Piperidic acid;Piperidinic acid;g-Aminobutanoic acid;g-Aminobutyric acid;w-Aminobutyric acid;γ-aminobutyric acid;GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID;
Molecular formula: C4H9NO2
Cas no.: 56-12-2
Appearance: white to off- white crystal
Assay: 98%min
Loss on drying: 1.0%max
Residue on ignition: 0.1%max
Identification: IR
Melting point: 197-203 °C
Usage: An important inhibitory neurotransmitter. The foods contain γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) at an amount that shows immediate effect of suppressing autonomic nerve activity related to blood pressure increase. Reacts with isothiocyanates to produce thioureas which have antifungal activity.
 
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An important inhibitory neurotransmitter. The foods contain γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) at an amount that shows immediate effect of suppressing autonomic nerve activity related to blood pressure increase. Reacts with isothiocyanates to produce thioureas which have antifungal activity.