Vigabatrin, Irreversible GABA transaminase inhibitor (ab120310)
Key features and details
- Irreversible inhibitor of GABA transaminase
- CAS Number: 60643-86-9
- Purity: > 98%
- Soluble in water to 100 mM
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
Vigabatrin, Irreversible GABA transaminase inhibitor -
Description
Irreversible inhibitor of GABA transaminase -
Alternative names
- γ-Vinyl-GABA
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Biological description
Irreversible inhibitor of GABA transaminase (GABA-T). Increases GABA concentrations in the brain. Anticonvulsant and induces neuronal plasticity in mouse models.
Also available in simple stock solutions (ab146721) - add 1 ml of water to get an exact, ready-to-use concentration. -
Purity
> 98% -
CAS Number
60643-86-9 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Chemical name
4-Amino-5-hexenoic acid -
Molecular weight
129.16 -
Molecular formula
C6H11NO2 -
PubChem identifier
5665 -
Storage instructions
Store at +4°C. Store under desiccating conditions. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Solubility overview
Soluble in water to 100 mM -
Handling
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.
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SMILES
C=CC(N)CCC(=O)O -
Source
Synthetic
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Research areas