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| Molecular formula | C13H13NO7 |
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Compound Overview
N-Phthaloylglutamic acid is a partial agonist of the NMDA receptor, acting at the glutamate binding site with a Ki of 13 μM[1][2]. It has the molecular formula C13H13NO7 and a molecular weight of 295.24 g/mol.
Physical & Chemical Properties
| CAS Number | 3227-01-8 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C13H13NO7 |
| Molecular Weight | 295.24 g/mol |
| SMILES | OC(CC[C@@H](C(O)=O)NC(C1=C(C=CC=C1)C(O)=O)=O)=O |
| Target | NMDA Receptor |
| Signaling Pathway | Membrane Transporter/Ion Channel; Neuronal Signaling |
| Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |
| Shipping | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Biological Activity
IC50 & Target[1]
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NMDA Receptor 13 μM (Ki) |
Literature Cited
Sources cited in this description. Peer-reviewed publications that used this product are listed under References.
[2]. Abd El-Wahab H, et al. Synthesis and characterisation of new modified anti-microbial polyesteramide resins by partial replacement the ingredient source of the polybasic acid based on tetrabromophthalic anhydride for organic surface coatings[J]. Egyptian Journal of Chemistry, 2015, 59(24): 1-15.
Safety
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic or therapeutic procedures, and not for human or veterinary use. Handle in accordance with your institution's chemical hygiene plan.
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