Properties
Description
Acamprosate calcium, insoluble in DMSO and ethanol, and soluble in water, interferes with or suppresses the transmission of signals between neurons in the nervous system.
Molecular Formula
C5H10NO4S·1/2Ca
Solubility
DMSO: insoluble; Water: 37 mg/mL (184.78 mM); Ethanol: insoluble
Applications
Acamprosate calcium can be studied extensively for its effect on modulating the balance of neurotransmitters in the brain, particularly glutamate and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which are involved in alcohol dependence.
