1. Basice information of GABA
Molecular formula:C4H9NO2
Molar mass: 103.1216
CAS No.:56-12-2
Lobular crystal (methanol-dirthyl), needle crystal (water-alcohol), the melting point is 203.7 centigrade. At 25 centigrade, the Ka is 3.7x10-11, and the Kb is 1.7x10-10.Freely soluble in water, slightly soluble in hot alcohol, practically insoluble in ether and in chloroform. It is decomposed into pyrrolidone and water when the temperature is above melting point.
Appearance: white or light yellow powder