Gamma-aminobutyric acid CAS 56-12-2 GABA

γ-Aminobutyric acid (GABA) is a non-protein amino acid that is widely present in organisms and has multiple physiological functions.
The molecular formula of GABA is C₄H₉NO₂, with a molecular weight of 103.1. It is a white crystalline powder that is easily soluble in water and slightly soluble in ethanol. Its isoelectric point is about 7.2, and it has amphoteric dissociation characteristics. ‌
‌Application areas‌: Widely used in food (flavoring), cosmetics (moisturizing and anti-oxidation). ‌

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56-12-2
Brand:
futurechemical
Code:
56-12-2

Product Description

4-Aminobutyric acid Basic information
Product Name:	4-Aminobutyric acid
CAS:	20791
MF:	C4H9NO2
MW:	103.12
EINECS:	200-258-6
Mol File:	56-12-2.mol
4-Aminobutyric acid Chemical Properties
Melting point	195 °C (dec.) (lit.)
Boiling point	248.0±23.0 °C(Predicted)
density	1.2300 (estimate)
FEMA	4288 \| 4-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID
refractive index	1.4650 (estimate)
storage temp.	2-8°C
solubility	H2O: 1 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless
pka	4.031(at 25℃)
form	Powder
color	White to almost white
Odor	at 1.00 % in propylene glycol. savory meaty
Odor Type	meaty
Water Solubility	SOLUBLE
Merck	14,430
JECFA Number	1771
BRN	906818
InChIKey	BTCSSZJGUNDROE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP	-3.17
CAS DataBase Reference	56-12-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	4-Aminobutanoic acid(56-12-2)
EPA Substance Registry System	4-Aminobutanoic acid (56-12-2)

含量（以干基计）/% Assay (on a dry basis)	≥98	98.4
干燥失重/% Loss on drying	≤1.0	0.68
铅（Pb)%	≤0.001	＜0.001
灼烧残渣的质量分数/% ≤ Mass fraction of burnt residue	≤0.001	＜0.01
PH 值	6.5～7.5	7.1
结论 Conclusion	合格Qualified

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