Specifications
- IUPAC Name
- 4-aminobutanoic acid
- Synonyms
- gamma-aminobutyric acid, GABA, 56-12-2, Piperidic acid, Piperidinic acid, Aminalon, Gaballon, Mielomade, Gamarex, Gammalon, Gammar, Gammasol, butanoic acid, 4-amino-, Gammalone, Butyric acid, 4-amino-, gamma-Aminobutanoic acid, Immu-G, gamma-amino-n-butyric acid, Gammagee, Gamulin, 4-aminobutyrate, gamma-Aminobuttersaeure, omega-Aminobutyric acid, 4-aminobutanoate
- SMILES
- C(CC(=O)O)CN
- InChI Key
- BTCSSZJGUNDROE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Uses & applications
Usage notes
Confirm acid strength, inhibitor requirement, metallurgy, dilution method, ventilation, and spent-solution neutralization plan.
Always add acid to water under controlled conditions and separate from alkalis, oxidizers, hypochlorite, cyanides, sulfides, and incompatible metals.
Applications
Reference context: Gamma-aminobutyric acid is a gamma-amino acid that is butanoic acid with the amino substituent located at C-4.
Acid cleaning, descaling, pH reduction, neutralization support, and process adjustment enquiries where substrate compatibility is confirmed.
Relevant for boiler/RO cleaning support, industrial cleaning, lab reagent demand, metal treatment, and wastewater pH correction after technical review.
- CAS 56-12-2 captured for registry review.
- Formula C4H9NO2 and molecular data ready for the technical sidebar.
- Acidic chemistry profile for descaling, pH control, and process cleaning enquiries.
- Best quoted after grade, concentration, packing, compatibility, and SDS review.
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Safety & documents
Corrosion
Corrosive to metals, skin, or eyes.
- Storage Condition
- Store in a cool dry place
A Safety Data Sheet is not attached to this listing. Request the current SDS and handling information.
Product description
Gamma-aminobutyric acid is a gamma-amino acid that is butanoic acid with the amino substituent located at C-4. It has a role as a neurotransmitter, a signalling molecule, a Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite and a human metabolite. It is a monocarboxylic acid and a gamma-amino acid. It is functionally related to a butyric acid. It is a conjugate acid of a gamma-aminobutyrate. It is a tautomer of a gamma-aminobutyric acid zwitterion.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid and where is it supplied?
CAS Number: 56-12-2. Grade: Analytical Grade. Available in Pakistan | Origin: China. Serving areas include Pakistan.
What are the main applications of Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid?
Reference context: Gamma-aminobutyric acid is a gamma-amino acid that is butanoic acid with the amino substituent located at C-4. Acid cleaning, descaling, pH reduction, neutralization support, and process adjustment.
How can buyers request a quote for Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid?
Use the quote or enquiry action on this page to send a Pakistan market enquiry directly: https://waterchemicalssolution.com/enquiry-portal/?enquiry_mode=physical&resource_id=50882&product_name=Gamma-Aminobutyric%20Acid&type=Chemical&cas_number=56-12-2&grade=Analytical%20Grade&market=Pakistan%20|%20Origin:%20China&serving_areas=Pakistan
