The chemical Kainic acid has a designated molecular formula of C10H15NO4 and a molecular weight of 213.233 g/mol. Synonyms may include: 4-22-00-01523 (Beilstein Handbook Reference), Acide kainique [INN-French], Acido kainico [INN-Spanish], Acidum kainicum [INN-Latin], BRN 0086660, Digenic acid, Digenin, Helminal, Kainate, L-alpha-Kainic acid, NSC 136038, Acide kainique (ChemID). Kainic acid has been assigned a MeSH pharmacological action of: Excitatory Amino Acid Agonist.