Gaboxadol HCl
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CAS#: 85118-33-8 (HCl)

Description: Gaboxadol, also known as THIP, OV-101; Lu-02-030; MK-0928; Lu-02030, is a GABA agonist. It is an inhibitor of GABA uptake systems. Gaboxadol can also be a non-opioid analgesic and a novel type of hypnotic.


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Gaboxadol HCl
CAS# 85118-33-8 (HCl)

Theoretical Analysis

MedKoo Cat#: 525150
Name: Gaboxadol HCl
CAS#: 85118-33-8 (HCl)
Chemical Formula: C6H9ClN2O2
Exact Mass: 140.06
Molecular Weight: 176.600
Elemental Analysis: C, 40.81; H, 5.14; Cl, 20.07; N, 15.86; O, 18.12

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25mg USD 150
50mg USD 250
100mg USD 450
200mg USD 850
500mg USD 1750
1g USD 2950
2g USD 4950
5g USD 7950
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Synonym: Gaboxadol; OV-101; Lu-02-030; MK-0928; Lu-02030; OV-101; Lu02-030; MK0928; Lu02030. THIP

IUPAC/Chemical Name: 4,5,6,7-Tetrahydroisoxazolo(5,4-c)pyridin-3(2H)-one monohydrochloride

InChi Key: ZDZDSZQYRBZPNN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChi Code: InChI=1S/C6H8N2O2.ClH/c9-6-4-1-2-7-3-5(4)10-8-6;/h7H,1-3H2,(H,8,9);1H

SMILES Code: O=C1NOC2=C1CCNC2.[H]Cl

Appearance: 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

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

More Info: Related CAS# CAS#64603-91-4 (Gaboxadol freebase) CAS#85118-33-8 (Gaboxadol hydrochloride salt) CAS#65202-63-3 (Gaboxadol hydrobromide salt)

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Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
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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