small molecule

Valproic Acid

Synonyms/Brands: VPA, DPA, n-DPA, divalp, Valproate, Valproinsure, cido valproico, acide valproque, acidum valproicum, Dipropylacetic acid, Di-n-propylessigsure, 2-Propylvaleric Acid, di-n-propylacetic acid, 2-Propylpentanoic Acid, 2-propyl-pentanoic acid, dom-valproic acid syrup, 4-heptanecarboxylic acid, 2-n-propyl-n-valeric acid
Valproic acid, supplied as the sodium salt valproate semisodium or divalproex sodium, is a fatty acid with anticonvulsant properties used in the treatment of epilepsy. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing gamma-aminobutyric acid levels in the brain or by altering the properties of voltage dependent sodium channels. Typically supplied in the sodium salt form (CAS number: 76584-70-8). Valproic Acid is also a histone deacetylase inhibitor and is under investigation for treatment of HIV and various cancers.
Molecular Formula: C8H16O2
Molecular Weight:: 144.2114
CAS:: 99-66-1
ATC:: N03AG01
InChiKey:: NIJJYAXOARWZEE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChi:: InChI=1S/C8H16O2/c1-3-5-7(6-4-2)8(9)10/h7H,3-6H2,1-2H3,(H,9,10)
SMILES:: CCCC(CCC)C(O)=O
IUPAC Name:: 2-propylpentanoic acid
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