Kainic acid

Catalog Number	ACM487796
CAS Number	487-79-6
Structure
Synonyms	12-Dihydroxyguaian-6,10-diene
Molecular Weight	213.23
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
Melting Point	253-254 °C
Purity	95%+
Complexity	300
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count	1
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count	3
Exact Mass	213.10010796
Heavy Atom Count	15
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	5
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	3
Isomeric SMILES	CC(=C)[C@H]1CN[C@@H]([C@H]1CC(=O)O)C(=O)O
Monoisotopic Mass	213.10010796
PhysicalState	Powder
Rotatable Bond Count	4
Topological Polar Surface Area	86.6 Ų

Custom Q&A

What is the chemical formula of Kainic Acid?

The chemical formula of Kainic Acid is C10H15NO4.

What is the molecular weight of Kainic Acid?

The molecular weight of Kainic Acid is 213.23 g/mol.

What is the solubility of Kainic Acid in water?

Kainic Acid is soluble to 25 mM in water.

What is the melting point of Kainic Acid?

The melting point of Kainic Acid is 253-254°C.

What are the safety hazard codes associated with Kainic Acid?

The safety hazard codes associated with Kainic Acid are Xn.

What is the main usage of Kainic Acid?

Kainic Acid is commonly used as a conformationally restricted glutamate analog which acts as a selective agonist at kainate receptors.

What is the chemical property of Kainic Acid in terms of solubility?

Kainic Acid is soluble in 0.1 M NaOH.

What is the storage recommendation for Kainic Acid?

Kainic Acid should be stored in a dark place, sealed in dry, and at 2-8°C.

What biological activity does Kainic Acid exhibit?

Kainic Acid is a selective agonist at kainate receptors and acts as a potent excitant and neurotoxin.

How can Kainic Acid be purified and what is its solubility in HCl?

Kainic Acid can be purified by adsorbing on to a strongly acidic ion-exchange resin and eluting with aqueous M NaOH. Its solubility is 0.1g in 1mL of 0.5N HCl.

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