(+)-Quisqualic acid, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Quisqualic acid is used to differentiate between mGluR-1 and mGluR-4. L-Quisqualic acid is an activator of GluR.

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Applications
Quisqualic acid is used to differentiate between mGluR-1 and mGluR-4. L-Quisqualic acid is an activator of GluR.

Solubility
Soluble in ethanol, water. Insoluble in organic solvents.

Notes
Store away from strong oxidizing agents. Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 52809-07-1
• Molecular Formula: C5H7N3O5
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 189.13
• MDL Number: MFCD00069337
• InChI Key: ASNFTDCKZKHJSW-REOHCLBHSA-N
• Synonym: quisqualic acid, quisqualate, l-quisqualic acid, +-quisqualic acid, 3h quisqualate, unii-8oc22c1b99, 2s-2-amino-3-3,5-dioxo-1,2,4-oxadiazolidin-2-yl propanoic acid, 2jbk, 1,2,4-oxadiazolidine-2-propanoic acid, alpha-amino-3,5-dioxo-, s, 3-3,5-dioxo-1,2,4-oxadiazolidin-2-yl-l-alanine
• PubChem CID: 40539
• ChEBI: CHEBI:8734
• IUPAC Name: (2S)-2-amino-3-(3,5-dioxo-1,2,4-oxadiazolidin-2-yl)propanoic acid
• SMILES: N[C@@H](CN1OC(=O)NC1=O)C(O)=O

• Melting Point: 185°C to 187°C
• Color: White
• Quantity: 5 mg
• Beilstein: 1078734
• Merck Index: 14,8085
• Solubility Information: Soluble in ethanol,water. Insoluble in organic solvents.
• Formula Weight: 189.13
• Percent Purity: ≥99%
• Physical Form: Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: (+)-Quisqualic acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302+H312+H332
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H302-H312-H332 Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Harmful if inhaled.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P312-P330-P363-P501c
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Keep cold

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only