GABA
Tocris Bioscience, part of Bio-Techne | Catalog # 0344
Endogenous agonist
Product Description
GABA is a GABA receptor agonist and endogenous inhibitory neurotransmitter. Caged RuBi GABA is also available (Cat. No. 3400).Product Specifications
Molecular Weight
103.12
Formula
C4H9NO2
Storage
Store at RT
Chemical Name
γ-Aminobutyric acid
CAS Number
56-12-2
PubChem ID
119
InChI Key
BTCSSZJGUNDROE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
NCCCC(O)=O
The technical data provided above is for guidance only. For batch specific data refer to the Certificate of Analysis.
Solubility
| Solvent | Max Conc. mg/mL | Max Conc. mM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solubility | |||
| water | 10.31 | 100 |
Preparing Stock Solutions
for GABA
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 103.12
Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which all affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.
| Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mM | 9.70 mL | 48.49 mL | 96.97 mL |
| 5 mM | 1.94 mL | 9.70 mL | 19.39 mL |
| 10 mM | 0.97 mL | 4.85 mL | 9.70 mL |
| 50 mM | 0.19 mL | 0.97 mL | 1.94 mL |
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Background References
References are publications that support the biological activity of the product.
- Malcangio and Bowery GABA and its receptors in the spinal cord. TiPS 1996 PMID: 9014500
- Decavel and van den Pol GABA: a dominant transmitter in the hypothalamus. J.Comp.Neurol. 1990 PMID: 2081813
- Johnston GABAC receptors: relatively simple transmitter-gated ion channels? TiPS 1996 PMID: 8885697
- Curtis GABA, bicuculline and central inhibition. Nature 1970 PMID: 4393081
Product Specific Notices for GABA
For research use only
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