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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H11NO2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
129.16
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
MDL number:
grade
pharmaceutical primary standard
API family
vigabatrin
manufacturer/tradename
EDQM
application(s)
pharmaceutical (small molecule)
format
neat
storage temp.
2-8°C
SMILES string
NC(CCC(O)=O)C=C
InChI
1S/C6H11NO2/c1-2-5(7)3-4-6(8)9/h2,5H,1,3-4,7H2,(H,8,9)
InChI key
PJDFLNIOAUIZSL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Gene Information
human ... ABAT(18)
General description
This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
Application
Vigabatrin EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Irreversible GABA transaminase inhibitor. Increases intracellular concentration of GABA in nerve endings; possesses antiepileptic activity.
Packaging
The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.
Other Notes
Sales restrictions may apply.
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Danger
hcodes
Hazard Classifications
STOT RE 1
target_organs
Eyes,Central nervous system
Storage Class
6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
wgk
WGK 1
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
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L James Willmore et al.
Epilepsia, 50(2), 163-173 (2009-02-21)
Vigabatrin (VGB) is a structural analogue of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) that irreversibly inhibits GABA-transaminase (GABA-T), increasing brain levels of GABA. VGB is under assessment for treatment of infantile spasms (IS) and refractory complex partial seizures (CPS). Response can be rapid
Karla Hemming et al.
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 1(1), CD007302-CD007302 (2013-02-27)
Epilepsy is a common neurological condition which affects between 0.5% and 1% of the population. Approximately 30% of people with epilepsy do not respond to treatment with currently available drugs. The majority of these people have partial epilepsy. Vigabatrin is
Eija Gaily
Expert review of neurotherapeutics, 12(3), 275-286 (2012-03-01)
Infantile spasms syndrome (IS) (also known as West syndrome) is an epileptic encephalopathy with a heterogeneous etiology. One of the most common specific causes is tuberous sclerosis, diagnosed in almost 10% of the affected infants. Adrenocorticotropic hormone or steroids have
Global Trade Item Number
| SKU | GTIN |
|---|---|
| Y0001400 | 04061833807644 |