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trans-4-Hydroxycrotonic acid

Cat. No. 0538

trans-4-Hydroxycrotonic acid C4H6O3 [24587-49-3]

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Chemical Name: trans-4-Hydroxy-2-butenoic acid

Biological Activity

Binds to the γ-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) receptor with higher affinity than GHB itself.  May be an endogenous ligand.

Technical Data

M.Wt:
102.09
Formula:
C4H6O3
Solubility:
Soluble to 100 mM in DMSO
Purity:
>99 %
Storage:
Desiccate at +4°C
CAS No:
24587-49-3

The technical data provided above is for guidance only.
For batch specific data refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Certificate of Analysis / Safety Data Sheet

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Safety Data Sheet: View Safety Data Sheet

References

Vayer et al (1985) Natural occurrence of trans-gamma hydroxycrotonic acid in rat brain. Biochem.Pharmacol. 34 2401. PMID: 4015683.

Bourguignon et al (1988) Analogues of γ-hydroxybutyric acid. Synthesis and binding studies. J.Med.Chem. 31 893. PMID: 3361576.

Hechler et al (1993) Gamma hydroxybutyrate ligands posses antidopaminergic and neuroleptic-like activities. J.Pharmacol.Exp.Ther. 264 1406. PMID: 8095552.

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Keywords: trans-4-Hydroxycrotonic acid, supplier, GHB, receptor, ligand, GABAB, Receptors, GABAA, GABAC

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