Product Description
A conformationally restricted glutamate analog that acts as a selective agonist at kinate receptors. A CNS stimulant and neurotoxin. Classic neuroexcitatory agent for induction of seizures in laboratory animals.
Kainic acid is a selective agonist at kinate receptors
Biovision | 2279 | Kainic acid DataSheet
Alternate Name/Synonyms: (2S,3S,4S)-Carboxy-4-(1-methylethenyl)-3-pyrrolidineacetic acid
Appearance: White solid
Formulation: N/A
CAS Number: 487-79-6
Structure Available?: Yes
Peptide sequence: N/A
Salt Form: No
Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₅NO₄
Molecular Weight: 213.23
Cell-Permeable?: Yes
Purity: ≥98%
Solubilities: H₂O (10 mg/ml)
Handling: Protect from air and moisture
Country of Origin: USA
Tag Line: A neuroexcitatory agent
MDL Number: MFCD00077806
PubChem CID: 10255
SMILES: CC(=C)C1CNC(C1CC(=O)O)C(=O)O
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
InChi Key: VLSMHEGGTFMBBZ-OOZYFLPDSA-N