Kainic acid | 2279

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

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