Product Description: DL-Allylglycine (2-Aminopent-4-enoic acid) is a glutamate decarboxylase (GAD) inhibitor. DL-Allylglycine has convulsant activity that can be used in studies to induce epileptic seizures[1][2].
Formula: C5H9NO2
References: [1]Castellano C, et al. Effects of DL-allylglycine, alone or in combination with morphine, on passive avoidance behaviour in C57BL/6 mice. Arch Int Pharmacodyn Ther. 1984 Jan;267(1):141-8. /[2]Meldrum BS, et al. Proconvulsant, convulsant and other actions of the D- and L-stereoisomers of allylglycine in the photosensitive baboon, Papio papio. Electroencephalogr Clin Neurophysiol. 1979 Oct;47(4):383-95.
CAS Number: 7685-44-1
Molecular Weight: 115.13
Compound Purity: 97.0
Research Area: Neurological Disease
Solubility: H2O : 5.56 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Target: Amino Acid Derivatives