A prodrug form of valproic acid
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Active Metabolite(s)
35739Valproic Acid13033Valproic Acid (sodium salt)
Isomer(s)
18456Valnoctamide
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Valpromide

Item No. 46269

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Technical Information
Formal Name
2-propyl-pentanamide
CAS Number
2430-27-5
Synonyms
  • VPD
Molecular Formula
C8H17NO
Formula Weight
143.2
Purity
≥98%
Formulation (Request formulation change)
A solid
Solubility(Learn about Variance in Solubility)
DMSO: Soluble: ≥10 mg/mlEthanol: Soluble: ≥10 mg/ml
SMILES
CCCC(CCC)C(N)=O
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C8H17NO/c1-3-5-7(6-4-2)8(9)10/h7H,3-6H2,1-2H3,(H2,9,10)
InChi Key
OMOMUFTZPTXCHP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    Valpromide is a prodrug form of valproic acid (Item Nos. 35739 | 13033).1,2 It is metabolized to valproic acid via hydrolysis in the liver. Formulations containing valpromide have been used in the treatment of epilepsy and bipolar disorder.

    WARNING This product is not for human or veterinary use.

    References & Product Citations
    Product Description References

    1. Bialer, M., and Rubinstein, A. Pharmacokinetics of valpromide in dogs after various modes of administration. Biopharm. Drug Dispos. 5(2), 177-183 (1984).

    2. Billig, H., Ziv, E., Bar-On, H., et al. The disposition of valpromide in rats and the isolated perfused rat liver. Drug Metab. Dispos. 18(2), 238-244 (1990).