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Ibotenic acid

SKU 80949608 CAS 2552-55-8 C5H6N2O4 MW 158.11 Available on enquiry

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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.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU: 80949608
CAS Number: 2552-55-8
IUPAC Name: 2-amino-2-(3-oxo-1,2-oxazol-5-yl)acetic acid
Molecular Formula: C5H6N2O4
Molecular Weight: 158.11
Exact Mass: 158.0328
SMILES: C1=C(ONC1=O)C(C(=O)O)N
InChIKey: IRJCBFDCFXCWGO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI: InChI=1S/C5H6N2O4/c6-4(5(9)10)2-1-3(8)7-11-2/h1,4H,6H2,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)
PubChem CID: 1233

Synonyms

(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

Frequently asked questions

What is ibotenic acid used for?

Ibotenic acid is primarily used in neuroscience research as a tool to study glutamate receptors, particularly the NMDA receptor, due to its excitatory properties.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of ibotenic acid?

The chemical formula of ibotenic acid is C5H6N2O4, and its molecular weight is 158.11 g/mol.

How should ibotenic acid be stored?

Ibotenic acid should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from light and moisture.

What grade of ibotenic acid does Molekula supply?

Molekula supplies ibotenic acid in research-grade quality, suitable for laboratory use.

Can Molekula supply ibotenic acid in bulk quantities?

Yes, Molekula can supply ibotenic acid in bulk quantities—please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.

What documentation comes with an order of ibotenic acid?

Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for compliance and safety.

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.