Kainic acid, CAS 58002-62-3

Kainate agonist

Product Type: Agonist

CAS No.: 58002-62-3

MolecularFormula: C10H15NO4•H2O

Molecular Weight: 213,2

Source: Synthetic

Purity: >99% (HPLC)

Solubility: May be dissolved in water (10 mg/ml)

Appearance: White powder

PubChem CID: 10255

Scientific Background: Kainic acid is a conformationally restricted glutamate analog which acts as a selective agonist at kainate receptors. It is a central nervous system stimulant and neurotoxin. It acts as a classic neuroexcitatory agent for induction of seizures in laboratory animals (typical dose 10-30 mg/kg).

References: 1. Watkins J.C., et al. (1981) Ann. Rev. Pharmacol. Toxicol. 21: 165.

Field of Use: Not for use in humans. Not for use in diagnostics or therapeutics. For in vitro research use only.

• SKU: STRSIH-364-10MG
• Manufacturer: Stressmarq Biosciences
• Manufacturer SKU: SIH-364-10MG
• Package Unit: 10 mg
• Quantity Unit: STK