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VALERENIC ACID

Synonym(s):(2E)-3-[(4S,7R,7aR)-2,4,5,6,7,7a-Hexadydro-3,7-dimethyl- 1H-inden-4-yl]-2-methyl-2-propenoic acid

VALERENIC ACID Structural

What is VALERENIC ACID?

The Uses of VALERENIC ACID

Valerenic Acid, acts as a subtype-selective GABAA receptor agonist in neonatal rat brainstem preparations. It can be used for the synthesis of Valerena-4,7(11)-diene, a highly active sedative.

What are the applications of Application

Valerenic acid is a positive allosteric modulator of the GABAA receptor

Definition

ChEBI: A monocarboxylic acid that is 2-methylprop-2-enoic acid which is substituted at position 3 by a 3,7-dimethyl-2,4,5,6,7,7a-hexahydro-1H-inden-4-yl group. A bicyclic sesquiterpenoid constituent of the essential oil of the Valerian plant.

Biological Activity

Positive allosteric modulator of GABA A receptors that displays preference for receptors containing β 2 or β 3 subunits. Directly activates the receptor and also blocks the channel at high concentrations. Displays a sedative and anxiolytic activity in vivo . Also acts as a partial? agonist of 5-HT 5A receptors.

Properties of VALERENIC ACID

Melting point: 134-139°C
Boiling point: 374.5±21.0 °C(Predicted)
Density  1.06±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted)
storage temp.  −20°C
solubility  Chloroform (Slightly), Ethanol (Slightly),Methanol (Slightly)
form  neat
pka 4.88±0.19(Predicted)
form  Solid
color  White to Off-White
BRN  3138020
CAS DataBase Reference 3569-10-6(CAS DataBase Reference)

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Computed Descriptors for VALERENIC ACID

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