Biological Activity
GABA receptor agonist and modulator of glutamatergic systems. Reduces alcohol consumption in animal models of alcohol addiction.
Technical Data
| M. Wt | 200.24 |
| Formula | C5H10NO4S.½ Ca |
| Storage | Desiccate at RT |
| CAS Number | 77337-73-6 |
| PubChem ID | 155434 |
| InChI Key | BUVGWDNTAWHSKI-UHFFFAOYSA-L |
| Smiles | CC(=O)NCCCS(=O)(=O)[O-].CC(=O)NCCCS(=O)(=O)[O-].[Ca+2] |
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Solubility Data
| Solvent | Max Conc. mg/mL | Max Conc. mM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solubility | |||
| DMSO | 2 | 10mM with gentle warming | |
| water | 20.2 | 100 |
Preparing Stock Solutions
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 200.24. Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to solvent of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.
| Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mM | 4.99 mL | 24.97 mL | 49.94 mL |
| 5 mM | 1 mL | 4.99 mL | 9.99 mL |
| 10 mM | 0.5 mL | 2.5 mL | 4.99 mL |
| 50 mM | 0.1 mL | 0.5 mL | 1 mL |
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References
References are publications that support the products' biological activity.
Spanagel et al (1996) Acamprosate and alcohol: I. Effects on alcohol intake following alcohol deprivation in the rat. Eur.J.Pharmacol. 305 39 PMID: 8813529
Berton et al (1998) Acamprosate enhances N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor-mediated neurotransmission but inhibits presynaptic GABA(B) receptors in nucleus accumbens neurons. Alcohol Clin.Exp.Res. 22 183 PMID: 9514305
Popp and Lovinger (2000) Interaction of acamprosate with ethanol and spermine on NMDA receptors in primary cultured neurons. Eur.J.Pharmacol. 394 221 PMID: 10771287
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