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  4. Valerenic acid

Valerenic acid  (Synonyms: (-)-Valerenic Acid)

Cat. No.: HY-103524 Purity: ≥99.0%
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Valerenic acid ((-)-Valerenic Acid), a sesquiterpenoid, is an orally active positive allosteric modulator of GABAA receptors. Valerenic acid is also a partial agonist of the 5-HT5a receptor. Valerenic acid mediates anxiolytic activity via GABAA receptors containing the β3 subunit. Valerenic acid also exhibits potent antioxidant properties.

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Valerenic acid Chemical Structure

Valerenic acid Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 3569-10-6

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Description

Valerenic acid ((-)-Valerenic Acid), a sesquiterpenoid, is an orally active positive allosteric modulator of GABAA receptors. Valerenic acid is also a partial agonist of the 5-HT5a receptor. Valerenic acid mediates anxiolytic activity via GABAA receptors containing the β3 subunit. Valerenic acid also exhibits potent antioxidant properties[1][2][3].

IC50 & Target[1][2]

GABAA

 

5-HT5A Receptor

17.2 μM (IC50)

In Vitro

Valerenic acid (1-100 μM) enhances the whole cell currents on GABAA receptors expressed in HEK 293 cells[1].
Valerenic acid exhibits significant affinity for the 5-HT5a receptor, with an IC50 of 17.2 μM (Ki=10.7 μM)[2].
[3H]Valerenic acid binds to brain membranes reveals both a high affinity binding site (KD=25 nM) and a low affinity site (KD=16 μM)[1].
[3H]Valerenic acid is displaced by Valerenol with high potency (IC50=3 nM)[1].

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In Vivo

Valerenic acid (1-6 mg/kg i.p. or 10 mg/kg p.o.) decreases the aversion of wild type mice to the lit area[2].
Valerenic acid (10 mg/kg; p.o.) increases the proportion of time 129X1/SvJ mice spent onto the open arms[2].

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Molecular Weight

234.33

Formula

C15H22O2
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Appearance

Solid

Color

White to off-white

SMILES

O=C(O)/C(C)=C/[C@H]1C2=C(C)CC[C@]2([H])[C@H](C)CC1
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Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
Storage

-20°C, protect from light

*In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light)

Solvent & Solubility
In Vitro: 

Ethanol : 100 mg/mL (426.75 mM; Need ultrasonic)

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Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 4.2675 mL 21.3374 mL 42.6749 mL
5 mM 0.8535 mL 4.2675 mL 8.5350 mL
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* Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.

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Select the appropriate dissolution method based on your experimental animal and administration route.

For the following dissolution methods, please ensure to first prepare a clear stock solution using an In Vitro approach and then sequentially add co-solvents:
To ensure reliable experimental results, the clarified stock solution can be appropriately stored based on storage conditions. As for the working solution for in vivo experiments, it is recommended to prepare freshly and use it on the same day.
The percentages shown for the solvents indicate their volumetric ratio in the final prepared solution. If precipitation or phase separation occurs during preparation, heat and/or sonication can be used to aid dissolution.

  • Protocol 1

    Add each solvent one by one:  10% EtOH    90% Corn Oil

    Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (10.67 mM); Clear solution

    This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (saturation unknown). If the continuous dosing period exceeds half a month, please choose this protocol carefully.

    Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL EtOH stock solution (25.0 mg/mL) to 900 μL Corn oil, and mix evenly.

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Purity & Documentation

Purity: ≥99.0%

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Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table

* Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.

Optional Solvent Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg 25 mg
Ethanol 1 mM 4.2675 mL 21.3374 mL 42.6749 mL 106.6871 mL
5 mM 0.8535 mL 4.2675 mL 8.5350 mL 21.3374 mL
10 mM 0.4267 mL 2.1337 mL 4.2675 mL 10.6687 mL
15 mM 0.2845 mL 1.4225 mL 2.8450 mL 7.1125 mL
20 mM 0.2134 mL 1.0669 mL 2.1337 mL 5.3344 mL
25 mM 0.1707 mL 0.8535 mL 1.7070 mL 4.2675 mL
30 mM 0.1422 mL 0.7112 mL 1.4225 mL 3.5562 mL
40 mM 0.1067 mL 0.5334 mL 1.0669 mL 2.6672 mL
50 mM 0.0853 mL 0.4267 mL 0.8535 mL 2.1337 mL
60 mM 0.0711 mL 0.3556 mL 0.7112 mL 1.7781 mL
80 mM 0.0533 mL 0.2667 mL 0.5334 mL 1.3336 mL
100 mM 0.0427 mL 0.2134 mL 0.4267 mL 1.0669 mL
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