| Description | N-Methyl-DL-aspartic acid, a glutamate analogue and NMDA receptor agonist, is utilized in neurological disease research. |
| molecular weight | 147.13 |
| Molecular formula | C5H9NO4 |
| CAS | 17833-53-3 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| Solubility | DMSO: 1.47 mg/mL (10 mM), Sonication is recommended. |
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