Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid

CAS 56-12-2  ·  C4H9NO2  ·  MW 103.12 g/mol

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3D model Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid, CAS 56-12-2, molecular formula C4H9NO2, molar mass 103.12 g/mol
About Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid is a chemical compound registered under number CAS 56-12-2, with the molecular formula C4H9NO2, and a molar mass of 103.12 g/mol.

The molecule contains 16 atoms connected by 15 chemical bonds. The full systematic IUPAC name of this compound is 4-aminobutanoic acid. The interactive 3D model above lets you view the spatial arrangement of the atoms — you can rotate it with the mouse, zoom with the scroll wheel, and switch between skeletal / Ball & Stick / Space Fill visualization modes.

In terms of physicochemical properties, the partition coefficient logP = -3.2 (negative value, a hydrophilic compound), polar surface area PSA = 63.3 Ų, 2 donors and 3 hydrogen bond acceptors. These parameters are key when assessing bioavailability and interaction with biomolecules.

Chemical data for this compound comes from PubChem (NIH NLM NCBI), one of the world's largest chemical databases. All information is updated automatically and enriched with GHS hazard statement translations compliant with the CLP Regulation (EC 1272/2008). The widget above may be used for educational, research and commercial purposes.

Physicochemical properties
Molecular formulaC4H9NO2
Masa molowa103.12 g/mol
IUPAC4-aminobutanoic acid
SMILESC(CC(=O)O)CN
InChIKeyBTCSSZJGUNDROE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
logP (XLogP3)-3.2
PSA63.3 Ų
HBD / HBA2 / 3
PubChem CIDCID 119 ↗
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