(E,Z) 2-Propyl-2-pentenoic acid

CAS: 60218-41-9

Ref. 3D-FP27228

Product Information

• Name: (E,Z) 2-Propyl-2-pentenoic acid
• Synonyms: 2-ene-VPA2-Propyl-2-pentenoate2-propylpenten-2-oic acid, (E)-2-Ene-valproic acid, 2-En-valproic acid, 2-Pentenoic acid, 2-propyl-, 2-Propyl-2-pentenoate, 2-Propylpenten-2-oic acid, 2-n-Propylpent-2-enoic acid, E-delta(2)-Valproic acid, delta2,3 Vpe, delta2-Valproic acid, sodium (2E)-2-propylpent-2-enoate, trans-2-Ene-valproic acid, trans-2-en-Valproate, trans-2-en-Vpa, 2-Propyl-2-pentenoic acid

Description

(E,Z) 2-Propyl-2-pentenoic acid is a drug that is metabolized in the human body to gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), an inhibitory neurotransmitter. This drug may be used as a treatment for epilepsy and other disorders of the central nervous system. The mechanism of action is not fully understood, but it has been shown that this compound increases GABA levels in the brain. This drug has been shown to have adverse effects on protein synthesis and is also associated with weight gain and changes in blood pressure.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 142.2 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₁₄O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H14O2/c1-3-5-7(6-4-2)8(9)10/h5H,3-4,6H2,1-2H3,(H,9,10)/b7-5+
• InChI key: InChIKey=ZKNJEOBYOLUGKJ-FNORWQNLSA-N
• SMILES: CC/C=C(\CCC)C(=O)O