N-Acetyl-L-aspartic acid
Agent Name
N-Acetyl-L-aspartic acid
CAS Number
997-55-7
Formula
C6-H9-N-O5
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
N-Acetylaspartate; Acetyl-L-aspartic acid; Acetylaspartic acid; L-N-Acetylaspartic acid; N-Acetylaspartic acid; Aspartic acid, N-acetyl-, L- (8CI); L-Aspartic acid, N-acetyl-; [ChemIDplus] NAA; [Merck Index]
Category
Amino Acids and Derivatives
Description
White odorless powder; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Amino acid found in the nervous system; [Merck Index]
Comments
Causes excitement and alteration of classical conditioning in acute intraperitoneal studies of rats; [RTECS] May cause irritation; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Biomedical References
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