V8261
(±)-Vigabatrin
Synonym(s):
(R,S)-4-Amino-5-hexenoic acid, (±)-γ-Vinyl-GABA, (±)-4-Aminohexenoic acid
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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H11NO2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
129.16
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.77
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originator
Lundbeck
SMILES string
NC(CCC(O)=O)C=C
InChI
1S/C6H11NO2/c1-2-5(7)3-4-6(8)9/h2,5H,1,3-4,7H2,(H,8,9)
InChI key
PJDFLNIOAUIZSL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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Biochem/physiol Actions
Irreversible GABA transaminase inhibitor. Increases intracellular concentration of GABA in nerve endings; possesses antiepileptic activity.
Features and Benefits
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Danger
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
STOT RE 1
Target Organs
Eyes,Central nervous system
Storage Class Code
6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
WGK
WGK 1
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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