




4-Aminobutyric acid /GABA with CAS 56-12-2
4-Aminobutyric Acid Quick Details
- Chemical Name: 4-Aminobutyric acid
- CAS No.: 56-12-2
- EINECS: 200-258-6
- Molecular Formula: C4H9NO2
- Molecular weight: 103.12
- Appearance: White crystals or crystalline powder
- Assay: 99%min
- Synonyms:GABA;4-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID;ALPHA-AMINOBUTANOIC ACID;AMINOBUTYRIC ACID, 4-;AMINOBUTYRIC-4 ACID;AURORA KA-1053;H-4-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID;H-ABU(GAMMA)-OH;H-ABU(4)-OH
4-Aminobutyric acid/ GABA Description
What is 4-Aminobutyric Acid?
4-Aminobutyric acid, also known as gamma-aminobutyric acid or GABA, is a gamma-amino acid used in pharmaceutical, research, and biochemical applications. It is identified by CAS 56-12-2 and is widely recognized under synonyms such as 4-aminobutanoic acid and gamma-aminobutyric acid.
4-Aminobutyric acid is a white crystalline compound with the molecular formula C4H9NO2 and molecular weight 103.12. It is commonly supplied for research and industrial use.
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4-Aminobutyric acid/ GABA Typical Properties
| Item | Specifications | Results |
| Appearance | White crystals or crystalline powder | White crystalline powder |
| Identification | Chemical | Positive |
| PH | 6.5~7.5 | 7.45 |
| Loss on drying | ≤0.5% | 0.30% |
| Assay | ≥99.0% | 99.58% |
| Melting point | 197℃~204℃ | 197.0℃~198.5℃ |
| Residue on ignition | ≤0.07% | 0.04% |
| Clarity of solution | Clear | Clear |
| Heavy metals | ≤10ppm | <10ppm |
| Arsenic | ≤1ppm | <1ppm |
| Chloride | ≤40ppm | <40ppm |
| Sulfate | ≤50ppm | <50ppm |
| Ca2+ | No opalescence | No opalescence |
| Lead | ≤3ppm | <3ppm |
| Mercury | ≤0.1ppm | <0.1ppm |
| Cadmium | ≤1ppm | <1ppm |
| Total plate count | ≤1000cfu/g | 30cfu/g |
| Yeast&Mold | ≤100cfu/g | 10cfu/g |
| E.Coli | Negative | Negative |
| Salmonella | Negative | Negative |
| Conclusion | The results conforms with enterprise standards | |
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4-Aminobutyric acid/ GABA Applications
- Food and Health Products: GABA can be produced at low cost through microbial fermentation and is widely used as a food additive, such as enhancing food flavor and promoting digestive fluid secretion. It has high safety and can be used as a nutritional supplement to help improve sleep and relieve anxiety, but it should be noted that long-term intake in children may increase the burden on the liver and kidneys.
- Pharmaceutical field: GABA has sedative, anticonvulsant, and hypotensive effects, and is commonly used to treat diseases such as insomnia, anxiety, and epilepsy. Its mechanism of action involves inhibiting neuronal activity, promoting brain cell metabolism, and secretion of growth hormone.
- Cosmetics: GABA is often added to skincare products due to its antioxidant and moisturizing properties, helping to improve skin condition.
- Industrial applications: GABA has potential application value in the synthesis of polymer materials.
Recommended
Dosage:≤500mg/day (exact dosage should be subject to customer’s finial product formulation)
4-Aminobutyric acid Package&Storage
- Package: 25kg/drum
- Storage: Store in a cool place and keep it sealed to avoid direct sunlight.
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