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Linear Formula:
(CH3CH2CH2)2CHCO2H
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
144.21
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
EC Number:
202-777-3
MDL number:
grade
pharmaceutical primary standard
API family
valproic acid
manufacturer/tradename
USP
refractive index
n20/D 1.425 (lit.)
bp
220 °C (lit.)
density
0.9 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
application(s)
pharmaceutical (small molecule)
format
neat
SMILES string
CCCC(C(O)=O)CCC
InChI
1S/C8H16O2/c1-3-5-7(6-4-2)8(9)10/h7H,3-6H2,1-2H3,(H,9,10)
InChI key
NIJJYAXOARWZEE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Gene Information
human ... ALDH5A1(7915)
General description
This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
Application
Valproic acid USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
- Divalproex Sodium
- Divalproex Sodium Delayed-Release Capsules
- Divalproex Sodium Delayed-Release Tablets
- Divalproex Sodium Extended-Release Tablets
- Valproate Sodium Injection
- Valproic Acid
- Valproic Acid Capsules
Biochem/physiol Actions
Anticonvulsant that also has efficacy as a mood stabilizer in bipolar disorder
Analysis Note
These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.
Other Notes
Sales restrictions may apply.
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Danger
hcodes
Hazard Classifications
Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - Repr. 1A - Skin Irrit. 2
Storage Class
6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
flash_point_f
231.8 °F - closed cup
flash_point_c
111 °C - closed cup
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Taylor Chomiak et al.
Neurotoxicology and teratology, 36, 57-66 (2012-09-13)
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a behaviourally defined brain disorder affecting approximately 1 in 88 children. Many pathological studies have shown that ASD is frequently associated with grey and white matter changes that can be described by their deviations from
Yu-Fan Chuang et al.
Biochemical pharmacology, 88(3), 372-383 (2014-02-21)
Inflammation and vascular perturbations are increasingly implicated in the pathogenesis of neurodegenerative diseases. Prevailing evidence suggests that valproic acid (VPA), an antiepileptic and mood stabilizer, exhibits not only neuro-protective effects, but also anti-inflammatory effects in neurodegenerative diseases. However, the underlying
Alexa P Vitins et al.
Archives of toxicology, 88(8), 1573-1588 (2014-02-19)
Liver injury is the leading cause of drug-induced toxicity. For the evaluation of a chemical compound to induce toxicity, in this case steatosis or fatty liver, it is imperative to identify markers reflective of mechanisms and processes induced upon exposure