Name | nipecotic acid |
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Synonyms |
hexahydronicotinic acid
MFCD00005992 (±)-Nipecotic acid (±)-Piperidine-3-carboxylic acid Nipecotic acid UNII:1U1QTN40SY Piperidine-3-carboxylic acid EINECS 207-873-9 (±)-3-Piperidine carboxylic acid 3-Piperidinecarboxylic acid H-DL-Nip-OH |
Description | Nipecotic acid ((±)-β-Homoproline) is a potent inhibitor of neuronal and glial-aminobutyric acid (GABA) uptake in vitro. Nipecotic acid can also directly activate GABAA-like chloride channels, with an EC50 of approximately 300 μM[1][2]. |
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Target |
GABA Receptor[1] |
In Vitro | Nipecotic acid (1 mM) activated inward unitary currents when applied to outside-out patches of paraventricular neurones[1]. |
In Vivo | Nipecotic acid does not readily cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB)[2]. |
References |
Density | 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 |
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Boiling Point | 265.8±33.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
Melting Point | 261ºC (dec.) |
Molecular Formula | C6H11NO2 |
Molecular Weight | 129.157 |
Flash Point | 114.5±25.4 °C |
Exact Mass | 129.078979 |
PSA | 49.33000 |
LogP | -0.04 |
Vapour Pressure | 0.0±1.1 mmHg at 25°C |
Index of Refraction | 1.479 |
Storage condition | Store at 0-5°C |
Symbol |
GHS07 |
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Signal Word | Warning |
Hazard Statements | H315-H319-H335 |
Precautionary Statements | P261-P305 + P351 + P338 |
Personal Protective Equipment | dust mask type N95 (US);Eyeshields;Gloves |
Hazard Codes | Xi:Irritant |
Risk Phrases | R36/37/38 |
Safety Phrases | S26-S37/39 |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | 3 |
RTECS | TM6125380 |
HS Code | 2933399090 |
Precursor 8 | |
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DownStream 10 | |
HS Code | 2933399090 |
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Summary | 2933399090. other compounds containing an unfused pyridine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:20.0% |