4-Amino butyric acid, 99%

Name: 4-Amino butyric acid, 99%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-002077

About 4-Amino butyric acid, 99%

4-Amino butyric acid (CAS 56-12-2) is an amino acid derivative offered by Vaqora Chemicals in Extra Pure grade with a typical assay of 99%. Formula C4H9NO2, molecular weight 103.12 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 4-aminobutanoic acid. Alternative names: GABA and Piperidic acid.

The material typically appears as a white to off-white powder. Key physical data: a melting point of 195-205 °C. Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 3 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Typical applications include peptide synthesis, cell culture media, biochemical research and biological staining. It is used across academic and industrial research and diagnostics and biotechnology.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 4-Amino butyric acid in 10 g, 25 g, 100 g and 500 g packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Peptide synthesis
Cell culture media
Biochemical research
Biological staining

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	4-Amino butyric acid, 99%
Catalogue No.	VQ-002077
CAS Number	56-12-2
IUPAC name	4-aminobutanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₄H₉NO₂
Molecular weight	103.12 g/mol
Exact mass	103.0633
Grade	Extra Pure
Purity / assay	99%
HSN code	29224990
InChIKey	BTCSSZJGUNDROE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C(CC(=O)O)CN
PubChem CID	119

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Melting point	195-205 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	-3.2
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 3
TPSA	63.3 Å²
Synonyms	GABA, Piperidic acid, Piperidinic acid, gamma-aminobutyric acid, Gammasol, butanoic acid, 4-amino-, Gammalone, Butyric acid, 4-amino-, gamma-Aminobutanoic acid, Immu-G, gamma-amino-n-butyric acid, Gamulin

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P305 + P351 + P338

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 4-Amino butyric acid, 99%?

The CAS Registry Number of 4-Amino butyric acid, 99% is 56-12-2. It is also known as GABA, Piperidic acid, Piperidinic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 4-Amino butyric acid, 99%?

4-Amino butyric acid, 99% has the molecular formula C4H9NO2 and a molecular weight of 103.12 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 4-aminobutanoic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of 4-Amino butyric acid, 99% can I order?

We supply 4-Amino butyric acid, 99% in Extra Pure (99%) grade, in 10 g, 25 g, 100 g, 500 g, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 4-Amino butyric acid, 99%?

Yes. Every lot of 4-Amino butyric acid, 99% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 4-Amino butyric acid, 99% be shipped internationally?

Yes. 4-Amino butyric acid, 99% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.