Decanoic Acid
Decanoic acid, also known as caprynic acid, functions as a non-competitive antagonist of AMPA-type glutamate receptors. This activity makes it a useful research tool for investigating excitatory neurotransmission in neurological studies, applicable in both in vitro and in vivo experimental models.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
334-48-5
Product Name Alternative
Triclycerides, AMPA, CAPRIC ACID, Caprynic acid, AMPA, antiseizure, Decanoic Acid, Decoic acid, Ionotropic glutamate receptors, Inhibitor, inhibit, iGluR
Field of Research
Neuroscience, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery, Protein Biochemistry, Signal Transduction
Purity
98.00% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:2 mg/mL (11.61 mM) ; DMSO:250 mg/mL (1451.29 mM)
Smiles
O=C (O) CCCCCCCCC
Molecular Formula
C10H20O2
Molecular Weight
172.26
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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