Description

α-Allokainic Acid is a specialized neurochemical compound and a stereoisomer of the well-known excitatory amino acid, kainic acid. This compound is of significant interest for its role as a potent and selective agonist at specific glutamate receptor subtypes, making it a critical tool for neurological research. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D teams and academic researchers focused on neuroscience, neuropharmacology, and the development of treatments for neurological disorders.

Application

• Neuroscience Research: A key pharmacological tool for studying the function and distribution of kainate-type glutamate receptors in the central nervous system.
• Neuropharmacology Studies: Used to investigate excitotoxicity, synaptic plasticity, and neuronal signaling pathways relevant to conditions like epilepsy, stroke, and neurodegenerative diseases.
• Drug Discovery & Development: Serves as a reference standard and lead compound in the screening and development of novel neuroprotective agents or receptor modulators.
• Biochemical Assays: Employed in in vitro receptor binding assays and functional tests to characterize new chemical entities targeting glutamate receptors.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Essential for university laboratories and research institutes conducting fundamental research on brain function and neurological disorders.

Basic Information

Product Name	α-Allokainic Acid
CAS No.	4071-39-0
Molecular Formula	C10H15NO6
Molecular Weight	245.23 g/mol
Synonyms	α-Allokainic Acid; (2S,3S,4S)-3-(Carboxymethyl)-4-(1-carboxyethenyl)-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylic Acid; Allokainate; 2-Carboxy-4-(2-carboxyvinyl)-3-pyrrolidineacetic Acid; NSC 113986; Kainic Acid Isomer
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Quality Control

Our α-Allokainic Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive research applications. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for research chemicals, ensuring reliable performance in your experimental models.

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 kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time corresponds to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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