Sodium valproate
SIAL/BP452 - British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Reference Standard
Synonym: Valproic acid sodium salt; 2-propylpentanoic acid sodium; Sodium 2-propylpentanoate; Sodium valproate
CAS Number: 1069-66-5
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C8H15NaO2
Molecular Weight: 166.19
EC Number: 213-961-8
MDL Number: MFCD00078604
Linear Formula: C8H15NaO2
Product Type: Chemical
| API family | valproic acid |
| application(s) | pharmaceutical pharmaceutical small molecule |
| form | solid |
| format | neat |
| grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
| InChI | 1S/C8H16O2.Na/c1-3-5-7(6- |
| InChI key | AEQFSUDEHCCHBT-UHFFFAOYSA |
| manufacturer/tradename | BP |
| shelf life | limited shelf life, expiry date on the label |
| SMILES string | [Na+].CCCC(CCC)C([O-])=O |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| 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 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. |
| 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. |
| Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
| 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 ![]() |
| Symbol | ![]() GHS07,GHS08 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H302 - H361d |
| Precautionary statements | P201 - P202 - P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 - P308 + P313 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 41116107 |



