N-Methyl-D-Aspartic acid (NMDA) is a synthetic agonist of the NMDA receptor that mimics the binding action of the endogenous ligand glutamate. The NMDA receptor is a voltage-gated ion channel intimately involved in spatial learning and memory, and perturbing the normal behavior of this receptor system with NMDA exposure has facilitated elucidation of NMDA receptor-mediated activities
N-Methyl-D-aspartic acid (NMDA) is a potent excitatory neurotransmitter analog. Synthesized via chemical modification of D-aspartic acid, its molecular formula is C5H9NO4 with CAS 6021-78-9. It serves as a critical pharmacological tool for studying glutamate receptors.
Strictly for research use only; not approved for clinical therapy. Store at -20°C in sealed containers to prevent hydrolysis. Handle with appropriate PPE to avoid inhalation or skin contact due to neuroexcitatory potential.