Valproate sodium

Valproic Acid A fatty acid with anticonvulsant properties used in the treatment of epilepsy. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of voltage dependent sodium channels.

Molecular Formula: C₈H₁₅NaO₂

InChI: InChI=1/C8H16O2.Na/c1-3-5-7(6-4-2)8(9)10;/h7H,3-6H2,1-2H3,(H,9,10);/q;+1/p-1/fC8H15O2.Na/q-1;m

InChIKey: InChIKey=AEQFSUDEHCCHBT-SKMAPJTGCG
SMILES: CCCC(CCC)C(=O)[O-].[Na+]

Names:
    CHEBI:9925
    Depakene
    Epilim
    Sodium valproate
    Sodium 2-propylpentanoate
    sodium 2-propylpentanoate
    Valproate sodium
    1069-66-5
    2-Propylvaleric acid sodium salt

Registries:
    PubChem CID 14047
    PubChem ID 11533347