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γ-Aminobutyric Acid

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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
4-aminobutanoic acid
IUPAC Traditional name
gamma(amino)-butyric acid
Synonyms
Mielogen
NSC 27418
3-Carboxypropylamine
Oryza GABA Extract HC 90
NSC 51295
GABA
4-Aminobutyric Acid
Aminalon
Gamarex
Gammalon
Gammasol
Mielomade
NSC 32044
Pharmagaba
γ-Aminobutanoic acid
Piperidinic acid
4-Aminobutanoic Αcid
Gaballon
Gammalone
Gammar
NSC 45460
Pharma-GABA 20S
Pharmagaba 20
Pharmagaba 20D
ω-Aminobutyric Acid
Piperidic acid

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 56-12-2

PROPERTIES

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Apperance White Solid
Melting Point 196-198°C (dec.)
Solubility Water
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DETAILS

Description (English)
An important inhibitory neurotransmitter. The foods contain γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) at an amount that shows immediate effect of suppressing autonomic nerve activity related to blood pressure increase. Reacts with isothiocyanates to produce thioureas wh

REFERENCES

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  • Gerlach, M., et al.: Brain Res., 741, 142 (1951)
  • Choi, D., et al.: J Neurobiol 1992, 23, 1261