Valproic acid for system suitability
SIAL/Y0001422 - European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard
Synonym: 2-Propylpentanoic acid; Valproic acid
CAS Number: 99-66-1
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C8H16O2
Molecular Weight: 144.21
MDL Number: MFCD00002672
Linear Formula: (CH3CH2CH2)2CHCO2H
Product Type: Chemical
application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
bp | 220 °C (lit.) |
density | 0.9 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
format | neat |
grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
InChI | 1S/C8H16O2/c1-3-5-7(6-4-2 |
InChI key | NIJJYAXOARWZEE-UHFFFAOYSA |
manufacturer/tradename | EDQM |
refractive index | n |
SMILES string | CCCC(C(O)=O)CCC |
storage temp. | 2-8°C |
Biochem/physiol Actions: | Anticonvulsant that also has efficacy as a mood stabilizer in bipolar disorder |
Caution: | Please find SDS provided by EDQM here. ![]() ![]() |
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: 10 mg. Subject to change. The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue ![]() ![]() |
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Signal word | Danger |
Hazard statements | H302 - H315 - H319 - H360D |
Precautionary statements | P201 - P301 + P312 + P330 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P308 + P313 |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) | 231.8 °F |
Flash Point(C) | 111 °C |
bp | 220 °C (lit.) |
Density | 0.9 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index | n |
Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
UNSPSC | 41116107 |