Description

Acromelic Acid A CAS NO 86630-09-3 is a potent, naturally occurring neuroexcitatory amino acid derivative. This compound is of significant interest in advanced biochemical and pharmacological research due to its specific biological activity. It serves as a critical reference standard and research reagent for neuroscientists and pharmaceutical developers studying excitatory amino acid receptors and neurotoxicity mechanisms.

Application

• Neuroscience Research: Used as a potent, selective agonist for studying kainate-type glutamate receptors and their role in neurological functions and disorders.
• Pharmacological Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard in the development and validation of assays for neuroactive compounds.
• Toxicology Studies: Employed in research models to investigate excitotoxicity, neuronal damage, and the mechanisms underlying certain neurodegenerative conditions.
• Biochemical Pathway Analysis: A key tool for elucidating signal transduction pathways involving excitatory amino acids in the central nervous system.
• Drug Discovery & Development: Used in high-throughput screening and target validation within pharmaceutical R&D for neurological and psychiatric diseases.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Essential for universities and research institutes conducting cutting-edge studies in neurochemistry and cellular physiology.

Basic Information

Product Name	Acromelic Acid A
CAS No.	86630-09-3
Molecular Formula	C7H9N3O4
Molecular Weight	199.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Acromelate; (2S,3S,4R)-2-Amino-3-(3-carboxy-5-oxo-1,2-oxazol-4-yl)propanoic acid; L-2-Amino-3-(3-carboxy-5-oxoisoxazol-4-yl)propionic acid; Acromelic acid; Acromelic acid A (from *Clitocybe acromelalga*); Neuroexcitatory amino acid from *Clitocybe*
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Quality Control

Our Acromelic Acid A is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for sensitive research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods and purity assessment by HPLC. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research requirements.

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) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider desiccated conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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