Vigabatrin

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Vigabatrin Structure
Vigabatrin structure
Common Name Vigabatrin
CAS Number 60643-86-9 Molecular Weight 129.157
Density 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 277.7±28.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C6H11NO2 Melting Point N/A
MSDS N/A Flash Point 121.7±24.0 °C
Symbol GHS02 GHS06 GHS08
GHS02, GHS06, GHS08
Signal Word Danger

 Use of Vigabatrin


Vigabatrin, also known as gamma-vinyl-GABA, is an antiepileptic drug that inhibits the breakdown of γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) by acting as a suicide inhibitor of GABA transaminase (GABA-T). It is a structural analog of GABA, but does not bind to GABA receptors. Vigabatrin is an irreversible suicide inhibitor of gamma-aminobutyric acid transaminase (GABA-T), the enzyme responsible for the catabolism of GABA, which increases the level of GABA in the brain. Vigabatrin is a racemic compound, and its [S]-enantiomer is pharmacologically active.

 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name vigabatrin
Synonym More Synonyms

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 1.1±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 277.7±28.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C6H11NO2
Molecular Weight 129.157
Flash Point 121.7±24.0 °C
Exact Mass 129.078979
PSA 63.32000
LogP -0.10
Vapour Pressure 0.0±1.2 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.483
Storage condition Desiccate at +4°C

 Toxicological Information

This table summarizes toxicological test data, acute & chronic toxicity and ecological hazard parameters for this chemical.

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :
MP7745000
CHEMICAL NAME :
5-Hexenoic acid, 4-amino-
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
60643-86-9
LAST UPDATED :
199801
DATA ITEMS CITED :
11
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C6-H11-N-O2
MOLECULAR WEIGHT :
129.18

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Unreported
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Human - woman
DOSE/DURATION :
80 mg/kg/4D-I
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Brain and Coverings - changes in surface EEG Behavioral - somnolence (general depressed activity) Behavioral - muscle contraction or spasticity
REFERENCE :
LANCAO Lancet. (7 Adam St., London WC2N 6AD, UK) V.1- 1823- Volume(issue)/page/year: 342,185,1993
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Unreported
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Human - man
DOSE/DURATION :
57 mg/kg/2D-I
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Brain and Coverings - changes in surface EEG Behavioral - hallucinations, distorted perceptions Behavioral - toxic psychosis
REFERENCE :
LANCAO Lancet. (7 Adam St., London WC2N 6AD, UK) V.1- 1823- Volume(issue)/page/year: 342,619,1993
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
3 gm/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
TOPADD Toxicologic Pathology. (c/o Dr. F.A. de la Iglesia, Warner-Lambert Co., Pharmaceutical Research Div., POB 1047, Ann Arbor, MI 48106) V.6(3/4)- 1978- Volume(issue)/page/year: 18,225,1990
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
3 gm/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
TOPADD Toxicologic Pathology. (c/o Dr. F.A. de la Iglesia, Warner-Lambert Co., Pharmaceutical Research Div., POB 1047, Ann Arbor, MI 48106) V.6(3/4)- 1978- Volume(issue)/page/year: 18,225,1990
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intraperitoneal
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
>2500 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Sense Organs and Special Senses (Eye) - ptosis Behavioral - somnolence (general depressed activity) Skin and Appendages - hair
REFERENCE :
NEPHBW Neuropharmacology. (Pergamon Press Ltd., Headington Hill Hall, Oxford OX3 OBW, UK) V.9- 1970- Volume(issue)/page/year: 21,803,1982 ** OTHER MULTIPLE DOSE TOXICITY DATA **
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
109 gm/kg/1Y-C
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Brain and Coverings - other degenerative changes Behavioral - food intake (animal) Related to Chronic Data - death
REFERENCE :
TOPADD Toxicologic Pathology. (c/o Dr. F.A. de la Iglesia, Warner-Lambert Co., Pharmaceutical Research Div., POB 1047, Ann Arbor, MI 48106) V.6(3/4)- 1978- Volume(issue)/page/year: 18,225,1990
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
9 gm/kg/90D-I
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Sense Organs and Special Senses (Eye) - retinal changes (pigmentary depositions, retinitis, other) Nutritional and Gross Metabolic - weight loss or decreased weight gain
REFERENCE :
TOPADD Toxicologic Pathology. (c/o Dr. F.A. de la Iglesia, Warner-Lambert Co., Pharmaceutical Research Div., POB 1047, Ann Arbor, MI 48106) V.6(3/4)- 1978- Volume(issue)/page/year: 15,143,1987
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Mammal - dog
DOSE/DURATION :
73 gm/kg/1Y-C
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Brain and Coverings - other degenerative changes
REFERENCE :
TOPADD Toxicologic Pathology. (c/o Dr. F.A. de la Iglesia, Warner-Lambert Co., Pharmaceutical Research Div., POB 1047, Ann Arbor, MI 48106) V.6(3/4)- 1978- Volume(issue)/page/year: 18,225,1990
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Mammal - dog
DOSE/DURATION :
25200 mg/kg/12W-I
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Brain and Coverings - other degenerative changes Related to Chronic Data - death
REFERENCE :
TOPADD Toxicologic Pathology. (c/o Dr. F.A. de la Iglesia, Warner-Lambert Co., Pharmaceutical Research Div., POB 1047, Ann Arbor, MI 48106) V.6(3/4)- 1978- Volume(issue)/page/year: 21,480,1993 ** REPRODUCTIVE DATA **
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intraperitoneal
DOSE :
300 mg/kg
SEX/DURATION :
female 18 day(s) after conception
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Reproductive - Effects on Embryo or Fetus - fetotoxicity (except death, e.g., stunted fetus) Reproductive - Specific Developmental Abnormalities - Central Nervous System Reproductive - Specific Developmental Abnormalities - musculoskeletal system
REFERENCE :
TJADAB Teratology, The International Journal of Abnormal Development. (Alan R. Liss, Inc., 41 E. 11th St., New York, NY 10003) V.1- 1968- Volume(issue)/page/year: 53,34A,1996
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intraperitoneal
DOSE :
300 mg/kg
SEX/DURATION :
female 8 day(s) after conception
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Reproductive - Effects on Embryo or Fetus - other effects to embryo Reproductive - Specific Developmental Abnormalities - craniofacial (including nose and tongue)
REFERENCE :
TJADAB Teratology, The International Journal of Abnormal Development. (Alan R. Liss, Inc., 41 E. 11th St., New York, NY 10003) V.1- 1968- Volume(issue)/page/year: 55,165,1997

 Safety Information

This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

Symbol GHS02 GHS06 GHS08
GHS02, GHS06, GHS08
Signal Word Danger
Hazard Statements H225-H301 + H311 + H331-H370
Precautionary Statements P210-P260-P280-P301 + P310-P311
Hazard Codes Xi
Risk Phrases R36/37/38
Safety Phrases S26-S36
RIDADR MP7745000
WGK Germany 2
RTECS MP7745000
HS Code 2922499990

 Customs

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HS Code 2922499990
Summary HS:2922499990 other amino-acids, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, and their esters; salts thereof VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward) MFN tariff:6.5% General tariff:30.0%

 Articles51

More Articles

This table lists relevant public references with title, journal and publication metadata for this compound.

A multisite, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of vigabatrin for treating cocaine dependence.

JAMA Psychiatry 70(6) , 630-7, (2013)

Cocaine dependence is a significant public health problem, yet no validated pharmacological treatment exists. The potent γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA)ergic medication vigabatrin has previously been shown...

Cerebellar fastigial nuclear GABAergic projections to the hypothalamus modulate immune function.

Brain. Behav. Immun. 27(1) , 80-90, (2013)

Our previous work has shown that the cerebellar fastigial nucleus (FN) is involved in modulation of lymphocyte function. Herein, we investigated effect of FN γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA)-ergic projectio...

Vigabatrin versus carbamazepine monotherapy for epilepsy.

Cochrane Database Syst. Rev. 1 , CD008781, (2012)

The efficacy and safety of vigabatrin (VGB) as an add-on therapy for refractory epilepsy has been well established. However, this needs to be weighed against the risk of the development of visual fiel...

 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

vigabatrinum
4-Aminohex-5-enoic acid
Sabril
EINECS 200-659-6
4-Amino-5-hexenoic acid
UNII:GR120KRT6K
vigabatrinum [INN_la]
vigabatrine
MFCD00274577
Vigabatrin
vigabatrina
(±)-Vigabatrin

 Vigabatrin | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the LogP of vigabatrin?
A: LogP of vigabatrin is -0.10.
Q: What is the boiling point of vigabatrin?
A: Boiling point of vigabatrin is 277.7±28.0 °C at 760 mmHg.
Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of vigabatrin?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of vigabatrin is 63.32000.
Q: What is the molecular weight of vigabatrin?
A: Molecular weight of vigabatrin is 129.157.
Q: What are the storage conditions for vigabatrin?
A: Storage conditions for vigabatrin: Desiccate at +4°C.
Q: What is the English name of vigabatrin?
A: The English name of vigabatrin is vigabatrin.
Q: What is the safety information for vigabatrin?
A: Safety information for vigabatrin: S26-S36.
Q: What is the CAS number of vigabatrin?
A: CAS number of vigabatrin is 60643-86-9.
Q: What are the upstream materials of vigabatrin?
A: Related upstream materials(CAS) of vigabatrin: 7529-16-0;144085-15-4;440366-57-4;54653-25-7;31696-00-1;440366-56-3;440366-55-2;66855-20-7;149815-86-1.
Q: What English synonyms does vigabatrin have?
A: English synonyms of vigabatrin: vigabatrinum, 4-Aminohex-5-enoic acid, Sabril, EINECS 200-659-6, 4-Amino-5-hexenoic acid, UNII:GR120KRT6K, vigabatrinum [INN_la], vigabatrine, MFCD00274577, Vigabatrin, vigabatrina, (±)-Vigabatrin.

 Vigabatrinfactory

This table lists manufacturers and suppliers of this compound, including vendor names and product supply reference information.

Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Henan Tianfu Chemical Co., Ltd.
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