AMINOBUTYRIC ACID- ▸ Dietary supplements: amino-acid ingredient for supplement formulations
- ▸ Personal care: hair-conditioning ingredient in cosmetics
- ▸ Biochemical building block: amino acid for research and synthesis
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Request SDS →Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA; 4-aminobutanoic acid; CAS 56-12-2) is a non-protein amino acid. It is marketed as an ingredient for dietary supplements and is used as a hair-conditioning ingredient in cosmetics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid)?
GABA is 4-aminobutanoic acid (CAS 56-12-2; C4H9NO2), a non-protein amino acid. As a raw material it is supplied for dietary supplement and cosmetic formulations and as a biochemical building block for research and synthesis.
What is GABA used for in formulations?
It is used as an amino-acid ingredient in dietary supplement formulations and as a hair-conditioning ingredient in cosmetics. We supply the raw material; finished-product claims and end-use suitability are the manufacturer's responsibility.
What is GABA made from?
Commercial GABA is typically produced by fermentation (microbial decarboxylation of glutamic acid/glutamate) or by chemical synthesis. Specify your required production route or grade on the RFQ if relevant to your application.
Is GABA an amino acid?
Yes. It is a non-protein (non-proteinogenic) amino acid, meaning it is not incorporated into proteins like the standard 20 amino acids. Its formula is C4H9NO2.
What is the CAS number, HS code, and documentation for bulk GABA?
GABA is CAS 56-12-2, classified under HS 2922.49. Request a bulk quote for available pack sizes and order quantities; an SDS and Certificate of Analysis accompany each shipment.