| Name | (−)-(α)-Kainic Acid |
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| Synonyms |
kainic acid
MFCD00150833 (3S,4S)-3-(Carboxymethyl)-4-isopropenyl-L-proline (−)-Kainic Acid L-Proline, 3-(carboxymethyl)-4-(1-methylethenyl)-, (3S,4S)- |
| Description | Kainic acid hydrate is a potent excitotoxic agent. Kainic acid hydrate also is an agonist for a subtype of ionotropic glutamate receptor. Kainic acid hydrate induces seizures[1][2]. |
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| In Vivo | Kainic acid hydrate (5 mg/kg;腹腔注射;每小时一次至少 3 小时,直至癫痫持续状态) 诱导大鼠癫痫发作[1]。 Animal Model: 8 weeks, 200-250 g male adult Wistar rats[1] Dosage: 5 mg/kg Administration: I.p.; hourly at least 3 h until status epilepticus Result: Induced seizures in rats. |
| References |
| Density | 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 |
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| Boiling Point | 439.9±45.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Melting Point | 250-252°C |
| Molecular Formula | C10H15NO4 |
| Molecular Weight | 213.230 |
| Flash Point | 219.8±28.7 °C |
| Exact Mass | 213.100113 |
| LogP | 0.50 |
| Vapour Pressure | 0.0±2.3 mmHg at 25°C |
| Index of Refraction | 1.509 |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields;Gloves;type N95 (US);type P1 (EN143) respirator filter |
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| Safety Phrases | S22;S24/25 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | 3 |