Kainic acid
Kainate agonist
Product Specifications
Background
Kainic acid is a conformationally restricted glutamate analog which acts as a selective agonist at kainate receptors. It is a central nervous system stimulant and neurotoxin. It acts as a classic neuroexcitatory agent for induction of seizures in laboratory animals (typical dose 10-30 mg/kg).
CAS Number
58002-62-3
Product Name Alternative
(2S,3S,4S) -3- (carboxymethyl) -4- (prop-1-en-2-yl) -pyrrolidine-2-carboxylic acid, Monohydrate
UNSPSC
41116105
Type
Agonist
Source
Synthetic
Field of Research
Neuroscience | Ion Channels | Neurotransmitter Receptors | Glutamate Receptors | Kainate Receptors
Purity
>99% (HPLC)
Weight
0.05
Format
White powder
Solubility
May be dissolved in water (10 mg/ml)
Molecular Formula
C10H15NO4•H2O
Molecular Weight
213.2
Precautions
Not for use in humans. Not for use in diagnostics or therapeutics. For in vitro research use only.
References & Citations
1. Watkins J.C., et al. (1981) Ann. Rev. Pharmacol. Toxicol. 21: 165.
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