Description: SYM2081 is a potent and highly selective kainate receptor agonist, with an IC50 for inhibition of [3H]-kainate binding of 35 nM and almost 3,000- and 200-fold selectivity for kainate receptors over AMPA and NMDA receptors respectively. SYM2081 also selectively inhibits the cloned excitatory amino acid transporter EAAT2 at higher concentrations.

Synonym: SYM2081; SYM-2081; SYM 2081; (2S,4R)-Me-Glu.

IUPAC/Chemical Name: (2S,4R)-4-Methylglutamic acid

InChi Key: KRKRAOXTGDJWNI-DMTCNVIQSA-N

InChi Code: InChI=1S/C6H11NO4/c1-3(5(8)9)2-4(7)6(10)11/h3-4H,2,7H2,1H3,(H,8,9)(H,10,11)/t3-,4+/m1/s1

SMILES Code: N[C@@H](C[C@@H](C)C(O)=O)C(O)=O

Appearance: Solid powder

Purity: >98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)

Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs.

Storage Condition: Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).

Solubility: Soluble in DMSO

Shelf Life: >2 years if stored properly

Drug Formulation: This drug may be formulated in DMSO

Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks), or -20 C for long term (months).

HS Tariff Code: 2934.99.9001