Certificate of Analysis
| Product Name: | Kainic acid |
| Catalog Number: | M6863 |
| CAS Number: | 487-79-6 |
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Formula: | C10H15NO4 |
| Molecular Weight: | 213.23 |
| Solubility: | Water 5.33 mg/mL (with gentle warming) |
| Storage: |
Powder -20°C 3 years ; 4°C 2 years In solvent -80°C 6 months ; -20°C 1 month |
| Chemical Structure: |  |
Analytical Data
| QC Standard: | >98% |
| H-NMR: | Consistent with structure |
Product Information
| Description: | Kainic acid is a potent excitotoxic agent and neurotoxin, as well as an agonist of the ionotropic glutamate receptor subtype. In addition, Kainic acid can be used to construct animal models of epilepsy. |
| Stability and Solubility Advice: | Information concerning product stability, particularly in solution, has rarely been reported and in most cases we can only offer a general guide. We recommend that stock solutions, once prepared, are stored aliquoted in tightly sealed vials and used within 1 month. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles. Storage conditions for some special products should refer to their storage details. |