Valproic acid semisodium salt

CAS: 76584-70-8

Ref. 3D-FV28660

Produktinformation

• Name: Valproic acid semisodium salt
• Synonyme: 2-Propyl-pentanoic acid sodium saltDepakoteDivalproex sodium, Abbott 50711, Depakote, Depalept, Divalproex Sodium, Epival, Pentanoic acid, 2-propyl-, sodium salt (2:1), Pentanoic acid, 2-propyl-, sodium salt, mixt. contg., Sodium 2-Propylpentanoate 2-Propylpentanoic Acid (1:1:1), Sodium hydrogen bis(2-propylpentanoate), Sodium hydrogen bis(2-propylvalerate), Sodium hydrogen divalproate, Valdisoval, Valproate semisodium

Beschreibung

Valproic acid is a medication used to treat seizures and other conditions. Valproic acid has been shown to be effective in the treatment of metabolic disorders such as hyperammonemia, hypertriglyceridemia, and hypoglycemia. It also has been shown to be an effective treatment for bipolar disorder. Valproic acid does have side-effect profiles that include weight gain, nausea, vomiting, and hair loss. Side effects are more likely to develop when valproic acid is taken with other medications such as erythromycin or divalproex sodium. Valproic acid can cause hypersensitivity syndrome in some patients. In order to avoid this side effect, blood sampling should be done before starting treatment. Valproic acid is metabolized by the liver into the active form, divalproex sodium (divalproex), which then inhibits the enzyme histone deacetylase (HDAC). The inhibition of HDAC leads to an increase in

• Marke: Biosynth

Chemische Eigenschaften

• Molekulargewicht: 155.71 g/mol
• Formel: C₈H₁₆O₂Na
• Reinheit: Min. 95%
• Farbe/Form: White to off-white solid.