(2S,4S)-4-Methylglutamic Acid

Catalogue No.: IM110439
CAS No.: 6141-27-1
Mol. Formula: C₆H₁₁NO₄

Description

Catalogue Number	IM110439
CAS No.	6141-27-1
Chemical Name	(2S,4S)-4-Methylglutamic Acid
Synonyms	(4S)-4-Methyl-L-glutamic Acid; threo-4-Methyl-L-glutamic Acid; L-threo-γ-Methylglutamate; L-threo-γ-Methylglutamic Acid;
Molecular Formula	C₆H₁₁NO₄
Molecular Weight	161.16
Appearance	White to Off-White Solid
Melting Point	150-153°C
Storage	-20°C
Solubility	Methanol (Slightly), Water (Soluble)
Applications	(2S,4S)-4-Methylglutamic Acid is a potent and selective kainate receptor agonist (1). It has been shown that (2S,4S)-4-Methylglutamic Acid can desensitize kainate receptors and also attenuate capsaicin and inflammatory hyperalgesia (2).
Category	Standards; Chiral Molecules; Amino Acids; Neurochemicals;

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