CAS 99-66-1 appears in our catalog under these names: 2-Propylpentanoic acid, 99%, Valproic Acid, Valproic Acid, >95% (GC), Valproic Acid 1.0 mg/ml in Methanol, Valproic acid, 1mg/ml in Methanol. Offered by: Thermo Scientific (Acros), Chemat Brand, TRC, Mikromol, Lipomed. Available pack sizes: 25g, 100g, on request, 100mg, 10g, 1g, 500mg, 50mg.
Valproic acid is a branched-chain saturated fatty acid that comprises of a propyl substituent on a pentanoic acid stem. It has a role as a psychotropic drug, an antimanic drug, an anticonvulsant, a teratogenic agent, a GABA agent, an EC 3.5.1.98 (histone deacetylase) inhibitor and a neuroprotective agent. It is a branched-chain fatty acid and a branched-chain saturated fatty acid. It is functionally related to a valeric acid. It is a conjugate acid of a valproate.
Source: ChEBI
| Molecular formula | C8H16O2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 144.21 g/mol |
| IUPAC name | 2-propylpentanoic acid |
| InChIKey | NIJJYAXOARWZEE-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | CCCC(CCC)C(=O)O |
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