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Kainic acid
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Kainic acid is a naturally occurring neuroexcitatory amino acid used in neuroscience research to study glutamate receptors and excitotoxicity. It is available in high purity for experimental applications. CAS: 487-79-6, Molecular Formula: C10H15NO4, Molecular Weight: 213.23 g/mol. Store at 2 to 8 °C. Molekula supplies Kainic 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.
Overview
- SKU
- 58606205
- CAS Number
- 487-79-6
- IUPAC Name
- (2S,3S,4S)-3-(carboxymethyl)-4-prop-1-en-2-ylpyrrolidine-2-carboxylic acid
- Molecular Formula
- C10H15NO4
- Molecular Weight
- 213.23
- Exact Mass
- 213.1001
- SMILES
- CC(=C)[C@H]1CN[C@@H]([C@H]1CC(=O)O)C(=O)O
- InChIKey
- VLSMHEGGTFMBBZ-OOZYFLPDSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C10H15NO4/c1-5(2)7-4-11-9(10(14)15)6(7)3-8(12)13/h6-7,9,11H,1,3-4H2,2H3,(H,12,13)(H,14,15)/t6-,7+,9-/m0/s1
- PubChem CID
- 10255
Synonyms
- (2S,3S,4S)-3-(carboxymethyl)-4-prop-1-en-2-ylpyrrolidine-2-carboxylic acid
- 2-Carboxy-4-isopropenyl-3-pyrrolidineacetic acid
- Acide kainique
- Acido kainico
- Acidum kainicum
- alpha-Kainic acid
- Digenic acid
- Digenin
- Helminal
- L-alpha-Kainic acid
Frequently asked questions
What is kainic acid used for?
Kainic acid is primarily used as a research tool to study glutamate receptors and excitatory neurotransmission in neuroscience.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of kainic acid?
The formula is C10H15NO4 with a molecular weight of 213.23 g/mol.
How should kainic acid be stored?
Store at 2 to 8 °C in a cool, dry place, protected from light and moisture.
What grade is available for kainic acid?
Molekula supplies kainic acid in research-grade purity suitable for laboratory use.
Can Molekula supply kainic acid in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can provide kainic acid in bulk quantities—please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with a kainic acid order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and safety data sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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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.