Description

Kainic Acid CAS NO 487-79-6 is a potent neuroexcitatory amino acid analog derived from marine algae. This compound serves as a critical research tool in neuroscience, primarily functioning as a selective agonist for a subset of glutamate receptors. It is essential for researchers and pharmaceutical developers in the fields of neuropharmacology and neurotoxicology. Its specific activity makes it invaluable for modeling excitotoxicity and studying neurological disorders.

Application

• Neuroscience Research: Used as a selective agonist for kainate receptors to study excitatory synaptic transmission and neuronal signaling pathways.
• Neuropharmacology: Employed in the development and screening of potential neuroprotective agents and glutamate receptor antagonists.
• Disease Modeling: Applied to induce excitotoxic lesions in animal models for studying neurodegenerative diseases like epilepsy, Alzheimer's, and Huntington's disease.
• Physiological Studies: Utilized to investigate the role of glutamate receptors in learning, memory, and sensory processing.
• Toxicology Research: Serves as a reference standard in studies of marine toxins and excitatory amino acid toxicity.
• Biochemical Reagent: Acts as a key intermediate or reference compound in the synthesis and analysis of related neuroactive molecules.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Kainic Acid
CAS No.	487-79-6
Molecular Formula	C10H15NO4
Molecular Weight	213.23 g/mol
Synonyms	(2S,3S,4S)-3-(Carboxymethyl)-4-(1-methylethenyl)-D-proline; Digenic Acid; α-Kainic Acid; (2S,3S,4S)-2-Carboxy-4-(1-methyl-1,2-ethenediyl)-3-pyrrolidineacetic Acid; Kainate; 2-Carboxy-4-isopropenyl-3-pyrrolidineacetic Acid
EINECS	207-668-7

Quality Control

Our Kainic Acid is produced and tested under strict quality management systems to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant standards for research-grade biochemicals to guarantee reliable and reproducible results for our clients.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed tightly after each use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Specific Rotation	[α]20/D: -14.5° to -16.0° (c=1 in H2O)

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.