Ibotenic acid
Overview | |
Catalog # | bs-82561c-1-mg |
Product Name | Ibotenic acid |
Specifications | |
Storage Buffer | Off-white solid |
Storage Condition | -20°C |
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Product Information | Ibotenic acid is a conformationally restricted analog of glutamate which occurs naturally in Amanita mascaria and related mushrooms. It is a non-specific glutamate receptor (both NMDA and mGluR) agonist.1 May be used to induce hippocampal lesioning in rat neurodegeneration models.2,3 Induces lesions in the subiculum in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease.4 |
Description | CAS Number: 2552-55-8 Chemical Name: α-Amino-3-hydroxy-5-isoxazoleacetic acid hydrate Molecular weight: 176.13 Formula: C5H6N2O4·H2O Solubility: Water (1 mg/ml) Physical Properties: White solid Purity: 98% by TLC NMR (Conforms) |