Valproic acid sodium salt

CAS: 1069-66-5

Ref. TM-T1602

Product Information

• Name: Valproic acid sodium salt
• Synonyms: Sodium Valproate, Acediprol, Convulex, Depacon, Depakene, Depakene R, Depakene syrup 8, Depakin, Depakine chronosphere, Dipropylacetate sodium, Encorate, Epilim, Kw 6066N, Micropakine LP, Natriumvalproat, Orfiril, Pentanoic acid, 2-propyl-, sodium salt (1:1), Selenica R, Sodium 2-propylpentanoate, Sodium 2-propylvalerate, Sodium bispropylacetate, Sodium dipropylacetate, Sodium α,α-dipropylacetate, Valeric acid, 2-propyl-, sodium salt, Valerin, Valproate De Sodium, Valproate sodium, Valproato De Sodio, Valpron, Vupral
• CAS: 1069-66-5

Description

Valproate Sodium is the sodium salt form of valproic acid with anti-epileptic activity. Valproate sodium is converted into its active form, valproate ion, in blood. Although the mechanism of action remains to be elucidated, valproate sodium increases concentrations of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain, probably due to inhibition of the enzymes responsible for the catabolism of GABA. This potentiates the synaptic actions of GABA. Valproate sodium may also affect potassium channels, thereby creating a direct membrane-stabilizing effect.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 166.196
• Formula: C₈H₁₅NaO₂
• Purity: 99.00%
• Color/Form: White Powder