Vigabatrin
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MedKoo CAT#: 318979

CAS#: 60643-86-9

Description: Vigabatrin, also known as gamma-vinyl-GABA, is an antiepileptic drug that inhibits the breakdown of γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) by acting as a suicide inhibitor of GABA transaminase (GABA-T). It is a structural analog of GABA, but does not bind to GABA receptors. Vigabatrin is an irreversible suicide inhibitor of gamma-aminobutyric acid transaminase (GABA-T), the enzyme responsible for the catabolism of GABA, which increases the level of GABA in the brain. Vigabatrin is a racemic compound, and its [S]-enantiomer is pharmacologically active.


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Vigabatrin
CAS# 60643-86-9

Theoretical Analysis

MedKoo Cat#: 318979
Name: Vigabatrin
CAS#: 60643-86-9
Chemical Formula: C6H11NO2
Exact Mass: 129.08
Molecular Weight: 129.159
Elemental Analysis: C, 55.80; H, 8.58; N, 10.84; O, 24.77

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2g USD 3950
5g USD 5950
10g USD 7950
20g USD 11450
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Synonym: CPP109, CPP-109, CPP 109, RMI 71754, RMI71754, RMI-71754, MDL 71754, MDL-71754, MDL71754, Vigabatrin, gamma-vinyl-GABA, Sabril, Sabrilex

IUPAC/Chemical Name: 4-aminohex-5-enoic acid

InChi Key: PJDFLNIOAUIZSL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChi Code: InChI=1S/C6H11NO2/c1-2-5(7)3-4-6(8)9/h2,5H,1,3-4,7H2,(H,8,9)

SMILES Code: C=CC(N)CCC(O)=O

Appearance: White to off-white solid powder

Purity: >98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)

Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs.

Storage Condition: Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).

Solubility: Soluble in DMSO, not in water

Shelf Life: >2 years if stored properly

Drug Formulation: This drug may be formulated in DMSO

Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks), or -20 C for long term (months).

HS Tariff Code: 2934.99.9001

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The following data is based on the product molecular weight 129.16 Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.

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1 mM 1.15 mL 5.76 mL 11.51 mL
5 mM 0.23 mL 1.15 mL 2.3 mL
10 mM 0.12 mL 0.58 mL 1.15 mL
50 mM 0.02 mL 0.12 mL 0.23 mL
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