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TACA (CAS 38090-53-8)

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Alternate Names:
trans-4-Aminocrotonic acid
Application:
TACA is a GABAA and GABAC agonist
CAS Number:
38090-53-8
Molecular Weight:
101.10
Molecular Formula:
C4H7NO2
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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TACA is a GABAA and GABAC agonist. TACA is also a GABA-T substrate and GABA uptake inhibitor. This compound is a trans-isomer of CACA.


TACA (CAS 38090-53-8) References

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Ordering Information

Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

TACA, 10 mg

sc-203705
10 mg
$94.00

TACA, 50 mg

sc-203705A
50 mg
$302.00