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Valproic acid for system suitability

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

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Synonym(s):
2-Propylpentanoic acid, Valproic acid
Linear Formula:
(CH3CH2CH2)2CHCO2H
CAS Number:
99-66-1
Molecular Weight:
144.21
MDL number:
MFCD00002672
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329831418
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

valproic acid

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

refractive index

n20/D 1.425 (lit.)

bp

220 °C (lit.)

density

0.9 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CCCC(C(O)=O)CCC

InChI

1S/C8H16O2/c1-3-5-7(6-4-2)8(9)10/h7H,3-6H2,1-2H3,(H,9,10)

InChI key

NIJJYAXOARWZEE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

human ... ALDH5A1(7915)

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Valproic acid for system suitability EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Anticonvulsant that also has efficacy as a mood stabilizer in bipolar disorder

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H302,H315,H318,H360FD

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - Repr. 1A - Skin Irrit. 2

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

closed cup

Flash Point(C)

closed cup

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