Gabapentin

Gabapentin is a second- generation antiepileptic drug (AED) known under the proprietary brand name of Neurontin .

Cas No :	60142-96-3
Name :	Gabapentin
Synonyms :	NEURONTIN;GABAPENTINE;GABAPENTIN HYDROCHLORIDE;GABAPENTIN;GOE-3450;(1-AMINOMETHYL-CYCLOHEXYL)-ACETIC ACID;1-(AMINOMETHYL)CYCLOHEXANEACETIC ACID
Molecular Formula :	C9H17NO2
Melting Point :	162°C
Boiling Point :	314.4±15.0 °C
Molecular Weight :	171.24
Density :	1.058±0.06 G/cm3
Solubility :	Soluble in water and both basic and acidic aqueous solutions.

Amino acid structurally related to γ-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA), designed to cross the blood brain barrier. Used as an anticonvulsant. For the treatment of adult Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) and postherpetic neuralgia (PHN).