Valproate sodium
Valproate (VPA), also known valproic acid, sodium valproate, and divalproex sodium, is a medication primarily used to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorder and to prevent migraine headaches. It is useful for the prevention of seizures in those with absence seizures, partial seizures, and generalized seizures. It can be given intravenously or by mouth. Long acting formulations exist. Valproic acid dissociates to the valproate ion in the gastrointestinal tract. The mechanisms by which valproate exerts its antiepileptic effects have not been established. It has been suggested that its activity in epilepsy is related to increased brain concentrations of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA).
| Supplier | Ace Therapeutics |
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| Product # | SMD584 |
| CAS # | 1069-66-5 |
| Pricing | Customizable size, Inquiry |
| Synonym | Valproic Acid, Convulex, Depakote, Epilim, Stavzor, Vilapro |
| Product Category | Lab-use Small Molecule Drugs |
| Chemical Formula | C8H15NaO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 166.19577 |
| Elemental Analysis | C, 57.82; H, 9.10; Na, 13.83; O, 19.25 |
| IUPAC/Chemical Name | sodium 2-propylpentanoate |
| InChi Key | AEQFSUDEHCCHBT-UHFFFAOYSA-M |
| InChi Code | InChI=1S/C8H16O2.Na/c1-3-5-7(6-4-2)8(9)10;/h7H,3-6H2,1-2H3,(H,9,10);/q;+1/p-1 |
| SMILES Code | CCCC(CCC)C([O-])=O.[Na+] |
| Appearance | White to off-white crystalline powder |
| Purity | >98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis) |
| Shipping Condition | Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs. |
| Storage Condition | Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years). |
| Solubility | Soluble in DMSO, not in water |
| Shelf Life | >2 years if stored properly |
| Drug Formulation | This drug may be formulated in DMSO |
| Stock Solution Storage | 0 - 4℃ for short term (days to weeks), or -20℃ for long term (months). |
| HS Tariff Code | 2934.99.9001 |
| Availability | 2 Weeks |