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Sodium valproate

British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Valproic acid sodium salt, 2-propylpentanoic acid sodium, Sodium 2-propylpentanoate, Sodium valproate

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C8H15NaO2
CAS Number:
1069-66-5
Molecular Weight:
166.19
EC Number:
213-961-8
MDL number:
MFCD00078604
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

valproic acid

form

solid

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

manufacturer/tradename

BP

application(s)

pharmaceutical

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

[Na+].CCCC(CCC)C([O-])=O

InChI

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

InChI key

AEQFSUDEHCCHBT-UHFFFAOYSA-M

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

Sodium valproate BP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the British Pharmacopoeia.

Also used in monographs such as:
  • Sodium Valproate Oral Solution
  • Sodium Valproate Tablets
  • Sodium Valproate Prolonged-release Tablets
  • Sodium Valproate Gastro-resistant Tablets
  • Sodium Valproate Prolonged-release Capsules

    • Biochem/physiol Actions

    Anti-convulsant that also has efficacy as a mood stabilizer in bipolar disorder.

    Packaging

    Unit quantity: 500 mg. Subject to change. The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity please visit British Pharmacopoeia

    Other Notes

    Sales restrictions may apply.

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    GHS07,GHS08

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    Hazard Classifications

    Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Repr. 2

    Storage Class

    11 - Combustible Solids

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    WGK 3

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    Not applicable

    flash_point_c

    Not applicable

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