| Product name | Gabapentin |
| CAS number | 60142-96-3 |
| Molecular formula | C9H17NO2 |
| Molecular weight | 171.24 |
| Appearance | White Powder |
| Purity | 99.0% |
Gabapentin is structurally similar to GABA (sc-203053; γ-aminobutyric acid) and is reported in various research studies to increase GABA concentrations within the brain. Gabapentin is also noted to bind to a novel site on voltage-sensitive Ca2+ channels. Additionally, Gabapentin is reported to demonstrate inhibition of dopamine release from caudate nucleus, preventneuronal cell death, and is antinociceptive.
Gabapentin has been shown to prevent epilepsy in various animal models. In addition, it also shows effects in animal models of spasm, analgesia and amyotrophic sclerosis. Gabapentin has a high affinity for the novel binding sites of brain tissue. It can pass through some barriers in the body through amino acid transfer bodies. Compared with other anticonvulsants, gabapentin has less behavioral and cardiovascular side effects.
