Ethanolamine-''O''-sulfate (EOS) is an

ester In chemistry, an ester is a compound derived from an oxoacid (organic or inorganic) in which at least one hydroxyl group () is replaced by an alkoxy group (), as in the substitution reaction of a carboxylic acid and an alcohol. Glycerides a ...

of sulfuric acid and

ethanolamine Ethanolamine (2-aminoethanol, monoethanolamine, ETA, or MEA) is an organic chemical compound with the formula or . The molecule is bifunctional, containing both a primary amine and a primary alcohol. Ethanolamine is a colorless, viscous liquid w ...

. EOS is a GABA transaminase inhibitor which prevents the metabolism of GABA. It is used as a biochemical tool in studies involving GABA. EOS is also a

diuretic A diuretic () is any substance that promotes diuresis, the increased production of urine. This includes forced diuresis. A diuretic tablet is sometimes colloquially called a water tablet. There are several categories of diuretics. All diuretics i ...

and an anticonvulsant.

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{{GABA metabolism and transport modulators Anticonvulsants Diuretics GABA transaminase inhibitors Sulfate esters