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3-Guanidinopropionic acid (CAS 353-09-3)

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Alternate Names:
β-Guanidinopropionic acid
Application:
3-Guanidinopropionic acid is a creatine and GABA analog found in mammalian blood plasma and erythrocytes
CAS Number:
353-09-3
Purity:
≥98%
Molecular Weight:
131.13
Molecular Formula:
C4H9N3O2
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
* Refer to Certificate of Analysis for lot specific data.

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Analogue of creatine (1), (2); Analogue of GABA (3)


3-Guanidinopropionic acid (CAS 353-09-3) References

1. R.P. Shields, C. Whittehair Can. J. Biochem. 51, 1046, (1973) 2. D. Holtzman et al. Brain Res. 483, 68, (1989) 3. Z. Liron et al. Life Sci. 36, 321, (1985)

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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

3-Guanidinopropionic acid, 1 g

sc-254485
1 g
$56.00

3-Guanidinopropionic acid, 5 g

sc-254485A
5 g
$197.00

What is the appearance of the compound?

Asked by: two2igm05
Thank you for your question. 3-Guanidinopropionic acid, sc-254485, is in white or light yellow crystalline form.
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Date published: 2017-05-12
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Rated 5 out of 5 by from MeglassonMeglasson, MD. et al. (PubMed 8371149) reported that 3-Guanidinopropionic acid ameliorates hyperglycemia in diabetic KKAy and C57BL6Job/ob mice and increases glucose disappearance in rhesus monkeys. -SCBT Publication Review
Date published: 2015-05-22
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