(R)-5-Oxopyrrolidine-2-carboxylic acid

SKU: orb1302544

Description

D-Pyroglutamic acid, a cyclic glutamic acid derivative endogenous to mammalian tissues, exhibits neuroactive properties by releasing GABA in the cerebral cortex and demonstrating anti-anxiety effects in rodent conflict models. Research applications include studying its role in modulating neurotransmitter systems and its pharmacological effect of accelerating ethanol clearance during acute intoxication.

Research Area

Metabolism Research

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 4042-36-8
• MW: 129.11
• Purity: 99.88% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₅H₇NO₃
• SMILES: OC(=O)[C@H]1CCC(=O)N1
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite
• Solubility: DMSO:55 mg/mL (425.99 mM);10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:2 mg/mL (15.49 mM)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

(R)5Oxopyrrolidine2carboxylic acid, (R)-(+)-2-Pyrrolidone-5-carboxylic acid, (R) 5 Oxopyrrolidine 2 carboxylic acid, 2-Pyrrolidone-5-carboxylic acid, 5-Oxopyrrolidine-2-carboxylic acid, D-Pyroglutamic acid, inhibit, Endogenous Metabolite, EndogenousMetabolite, Inhibitor

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

439685