Quisqualic Acid (beta-(3,5-Dioxo-1,2,4-oxadiazolidin-2-yl)-L-alanine, 3-(3,5-Dioxo-1,2,4-oxadiazolidin-2-yl)-L-alanine), CAS [[52809-07-1]]

Catalog Number: USB-217726
Article Name: Quisqualic Acid (beta-(3,5-Dioxo-1,2,4-oxadiazolidin-2-yl)-L-alanine, 3-(3,5-Dioxo-1,2,4-oxadiazolidin-2-yl)-L-alanine), CAS [[52809-07-1]]
Biozol Catalog Number: USB-217726
Supplier Catalog Number: 217726
Alternative Catalog Number: USB-217726-1
Manufacturer: US Biological
Category: Biochemikalien
A potent agonist highly selective for group I (EC50 3uM) over group II and III mGlu receptors (EC50 >40uM) and a potent agonist of AMPA receptors. Often used for inducing excitotoxic lesions of basal forebrain cholinergic neurons and spinal neurons. Synonyms: beta-(3,5-Dioxo-1,2,4-oxadiazolidin-2-yl)-L-alanine, 3-(3,5-Dioxo-1,2,4-oxadiazolidin-2-yl)-L-alanine CAS No: 52809-07-1 Formula: C5H7N3O5 Solubility: H2O, 1M NH4OH, or 0.1M HCl Primary Target: Group II and III mGlu receptors Molar Mass: 189.13 Appearance: Supplied as a white powder. Purity: 98% (TLC) Storage and Stability: May be stored at 4C. For long-term storage, aliquot and store at 4C. Do not freeze. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.
Molecular Weight: 189.13
Purity: 98% (TLC)
Form: Supplied as a white powder.
CAS Number: [52809-07-1]