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CAS 2552-55-8 — Ibotenic acid

Ibotenic acid is a neurotoxic amino acid derivative used in neuroscience research to study glutamate receptors and synaptic transmission. It is also employed as a lesioning agent in experimental neuroscience, where intracranial injection produces targeted brain lesions for research studies. It is a naturally occurring compound found in certain mushrooms. Available with CAS number 2552-55-8, molecular formula C5H6N2O4, and molecular weight 158.11 g/mol. Stored at ambient temperature. Hazard classification includes signal word Danger. Molekula supplies Ibotenic acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

Also known as: (RS)-Ibotenic acid · 2-amino-2-(3-oxo-1,2-oxazol-5-yl)acetic acid · 2-amino-2-(3-oxoisoxazol-5-yl)acetic acid · 2-Azaniumyl-2-(3-oxo-1,2-oxazol-5-yl)acetate · 4-Isoxazoline-5-acetic acid, alpha-amino-3-oxo- · 5-Isoxazoleacetic acid, alpha-amino-2,3-dihydro-3-oxo- · Acid, Ibotenic · alpha-Amino-2,3-dihydro-3-oxo-5-isoxazoleacetic acid · DL-Ibotenic acid · Ibotenate