(±)-4-aminohex-5-enoic acid Chemical Properties

Melting point:

209℃

Boiling point:

277.7±28.0 °C(Predicted)

Density 

1.064±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)

storage temp. 

2-8°C

solubility 

Methanol (Slightly), Water (Slightly)

pka

4.36±0.10(Predicted)

form 

Solid

color 

Off-White

Water Solubility 

Soluble to 100 mM in water

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

Xi

Risk Statements 

36/37/38

Safety Statements 

26-36

WGK Germany 

3

RTECS 

MP7745000

HS Code 

2922498050

Hazardous Substances Data

68506-86-5(Hazardous Substances Data)

Toxicity

LD50 oral in rat: 3gm/kg

(±)-4-aminohex-5-enoic acid Usage And Synthesis

Uses

rac-Vigabatrin a novel antiepileptic drug. Antidepressant; antipsychotic; anxiolytic.

Definition

ChEBI: Vigabatrin is a gamma-amino acid having a gamma-vinyl GABA structure. It is an irreversible inhibitor of gamma-aminobutyric 664 acid transaminase It has a role as an anticonvulsant and an EC 2.6.1.19 (4-aminobutyrate--2-oxoglutarate transaminase) inhibitor.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Irreversible GABA transaminase inhibitor. Increases intracellular concentration of GABA in nerve endings; possesses antiepileptic activity.

storage

Store at +4°C

(±)-4-aminohex-5-enoic acid(68506-86-5)Related Product Information

• OLEIC ACID-1-13C
• BUTYL OLEATE
• Aspartate aminotransferase
• EPA
• Eicosenoic acid
• Vigabatrin EP Impurity F
• 2-(2-aminobut-3-enyl)propanedioic acid
• 4-Aminobutyric acid
• Vigabatrin EP Impurity B
• 5-Vinylpyrrolidone
• VIGABATRIN