Molecular structure of N-Acetyl-L-aspartic acid, CAS Number: 997-55-7
N-Acetyl-L-aspartic acid (CAS 997-55-7)
Alternate Names:
AC-ASP-OH
Application:
N-Acetyl-L-aspartic acid is an acetyl donor for the formation of acetylcholine
CAS Number:
997-55-7
Purity:
≥98%
Molecular Weight:
175.14
Molecular Formula:
C6H9NO5
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N-Acetyl-L-aspartic acid may act to be an acetyl donor in acetylcholine formation in brain tissue within in vitro settings. N-Acetyl-L-aspartic acid (NAA) is a naturally occurring amino acid derivative with diverse roles in biochemical and physiological processes. It is present in the brain and other tissues, acting as a component of the Krebs cycle. N-Acetyl-L-aspartic acid is synthesized within the body from L-aspartic acid, an essential amino acid, and acetyl CoA.
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N-Acetyl-L-aspartic acid, 5 g | sc-253089 | 5 g | $151.00 |