Valerenic acid (Standard)
Valerenic acid (Standard) is the analytical standard of Valerenic acid. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Valerenic acid ((-) -Valerenic Acid), a sesquiterpenoid, is an orally active positive allosteric modulator of GABAA receptors. Valerenic acid is also a partial agonist of the 5-HT5a receptor. Valerenic acid mediates anxiolytic activity via GABAA receptors containing the β3 subunit. Valerenic acid also exhibits potent antioxidant properties[1][2][3].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
3569-10-6
Product Name Alternative
(-) -Valerenic Acid (Standard)
UNSPSC
12352211
Target
5-HT Receptor; GABA Receptor; Reference Standards
Type
Reference compound
Related Pathways
GPCR/G Protein; Membrane Transporter/Ion Channel; Neuronal Signaling; Others
Field of Research
Neurological Disease
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/valerenic-acid-standard.html
Solubility
10 mM in DMSO
Smiles
O=C(O)/C(C)=C/[C@H]1C2=C(C)CC[C@]2([H])[C@H](C)CC1
Molecular Formula
C15H22O2
Molecular Weight
234.33
References & Citations
Shipping Conditions
Room temperature
Scientific Category
Reference Standards
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
Isoform
5-HT5 Receptor
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