trans-4-Hydroxycrotonic acid

Catalog #: 0538 Datasheet / COA / SDS

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trans-4-Hydroxycrotonic acid | CAS No. 24587-49-3 | Additional GABA Compounds
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Description: GHB receptor ligand

Chemical Name: trans-4-Hydroxy-2-butenoic acid

Purity: ≥99%

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Biological Activity

Binds to the γ-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) receptor with higher affinity than GHB itself. May be an endogenous ligand.

Technical Data

M.Wt:
102.09
Formula:
C4H6O3
Solubility:
Soluble to 100 mM in DMSO
Purity:
≥99%
Storage:
Desiccate at +4°C
CAS No:
24587-49-3

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Background References

  1. High-throughput genotoxicity assay identifies antioxidants as inducers of DNA damage response and cell death.
    Fox JT, Sakamuru S, Huang R
    Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A., 2012;109(14):5423-8.
  2. Analogues of γ-hydroxybutyric acid. Synthesis and binding studies.
    Bourguignon et al.
    J.Med.Chem., 1988;31:893
  3. Gamma hydroxybutyrate ligands posses antiDArgic and neuroleptic-like activities.
    Hechler et al.
    J.Pharmacol.Exp.Ther., 1993;264:1406
  4. Natural occurrence of trans-gamma hydroxycrotonic acid in rat brain.
    Vayer et al.
    Biochem.Pharmacol., 1985;34:2401

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