Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Gabapentin, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: 458020250
25 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Gabapentin, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: 458020250
25 g, Each
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
60142-96-3
IUPAC Name
2-[1-(aminomethyl)cyclohexyl]acetic acid
Molecular Formula
C9H17NO2
InChI Key
UGJMXCAKCUNAIE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
NCC1(CC(O)=O)CCCCC1
Melting point
162°C to 168°C
Appearance (Color)
White to almost white
Appearance (Form)
Powder
Infrared spectrum
Conforms
Titration with HClO4
>=97.5 %

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
General Description
• Gabapentin is a water-soluble GABA analog with anticonvulsant and analgesic activities
• The exact mechanism of action is unknown but it has been described that this compound inhibits excitatory neuron activity by interacting with voltage-gated calcium channels in cortical neurons
Application
• Gabapentin has been used as the α2δ-ligand to examine whether the allyl isothiocyanate (AITC) sensitized thermal aversion assay might be useful as a screening method for the identification of presumptive analgesics
RUO – Research Use Only

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