rac 5-Hydroxy Valproic Acid Sodium Salt (90%)

• CAT Number: C000795
• CAS Number: 78644-53-8
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₁₅NaO₃
• Molecular Weight: 182.19
• Purity: ≥95%
• Solubility: DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly, Heated, Sonicated), Water (Slightly, Sonica
• Storage: -20°C, Inert atmosphere
• IUPAC Name: sodium;5-hydroxy-2-propylpentanoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H16O3.Na/c1-2-4-7(8(10)11)5-3-6-9;/h7,9H,2-6H2,1H3,(H,10,11);/q;+1/p-1
• InChIKey: CSZWWXWOLIYBAB-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• SMILES: CCCC(CCCO)C(=O)[O-].[Na+]

rac 5-Hydroxy valproic acid sodium salt (Cat No.:C000795) is a mixture of stereoisomers of the sodium salt of 5-hydroxy valproic acid, a derivative of valproic acid used as an anticonvulsant medication. With a 90% purity, this compound is likely a pharmaceutical intermediate or product impurity. The racemic mixture indicates a combination of both enantiomers. Researchers and pharmaceutical manufacturers might study this compound to understand its pharmacological effects, potential therapeutic applications, and influence on valproic acid metabolism.

Reference

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