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DL-2,4-Diaminobutyric acid dihydrochloride, 99%
Description
2,4-Diaminobutyric Acid is also found to inhibit GABA transaminase, thus producing an elevation of GABA level, and to have an antitumor activityagainst mouse fibrosarcoma cells. It is also used as an internal standard for amino acid analysis.
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2,4-Diaminobutyric Acid is also found to inhibit GABA transaminase, thus producing an elevation of GABA level, and to have an antitumor activity against mouse fibrosarcoma cells. It is also used as an internal standard for amino acid analysis.
Solubility
Soluble in water 50 mg/mL.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Store under inert gas. Store away from oxidizing agents, water/ moisture.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | ∼198°C (decomposition) |
Quantity | 1 g |
Beilstein | 4708499 |
Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water 50mg/mL. |
Formula Weight | 191.06 |
Percent Purity | 99% |
Chemical Name or Material | DL-2,4-Diaminobutyric acid dihydrochloride |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | Warning |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
Precautionary Statement | GHS P Statement P261-P280-P305+P351+P338-P304+P340-P405-P501a Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. |
EINECSNumber | 265-774-6 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen |
RUO – Research Use Only
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