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Sodium valproate
- CAS number
- 1069-66-5
- Molecular formula
- C8H15NaO2
- Molecular weight
- 166.19 g/mol
About this molecule
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.
Source: NCI Thesaurus (NCIt), via PubChem.
Identifiers
- IUPAC name
- sodium 2-propylpentanoate
- InChIKey
- AEQFSUDEHCCHBT-UHFFFAOYSA-M
- SMILES
- CCCC(CCC)C(=O)[O-].[Na+]
- PubChem CID
- 16760703
Also known as
Sodium valproate · Sodium 2-propylpentanoate · Valproate sodium · Valproic acid sodium salt · Sodium 2-propylvalerate · Orfiril · DEPACON · Selenica
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