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FLUMOLINA ≥99% — chemical reagent for laboratory, research and analytical use. Not for human or animal consumption.
Chemical reagent intended solely for laboratory, research and analytical purposes. NOT FOR HUMAN OR ANIMAL CONSUMPTION. It is not a medicinal product, dietary supplement or food.
Pregabalin is an organic compound belonging to the family of γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) derivatives, formally (S)-3-(aminomethyl)-5-methylhexanoic acid. Structurally it is an analogue of GABA bearing a branched aliphatic side chain, which gives it physicochemical and receptor-binding characteristics distinct from the parent neurotransmitter. As a single (S)-enantiomer it is a frequent subject of medicinal-chemistry research, experimental pharmacology and instrumental analysis. In the laboratory it typically presents as a white crystalline powder that is freely soluble in water as well as in acidic and basic aqueous solutions, which simplifies the preparation of standard solutions.
| IUPAC Name | (3S)-3-(aminomethyl)-5-methylhexanoic acid |
| Synonyms | Pregabalin, (S)-isobutyl-GABA, (S)-3-(aminomethyl)-5-methylhexanoic acid, CI-1008, PD-144723 |
| CAS Number | 148553-50-8 |
| Molecular Formula | C₈H₁₇NO₂ |
| Molar Mass | 159.23 g/mol |
| Appearance | white to off-white crystalline powder |
| Solubility | freely soluble in water and in acidic and basic aqueous solutions |
| Melting Point | approx. 194–196 °C |
| Boiling Point | no reliable data / under review (decomposes before boiling) |
| Purity | ≥ 99% |
In a scientific context, pregabalin serves as a reference compound and analytical standard in studies of ligands targeting the α2δ subunit of voltage-gated calcium channels. It is used in structure–activity relationship (SAR) research, stereoselective chemistry and enantiomer-separation methodology. In analytical laboratories it functions as a reference substance for validating HPLC, LC-MS, NMR and IR methods. It also provides a convenient starting point for the synthesis of derivatives and the study of metabolites. Owing to its high aqueous solubility it is a practical model for investigating the physicochemical behaviour of amino-acid-like zwitterions. This product is supplied strictly for research use and is not intended for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.