Valproic acid

Catalog No. A17323

Valproic acid is an HDAC inhibitor, with IC50 in the range of 0.5 and 2 mM, also inhibits HDAC1 (IC50, 400 μM), and induces proteasomal degradation of HDAC2; Valproic acid sodium salt is used in the treatment of epilepsy, bipolar disorder and prevention of migraine headaches.
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Catalog Num A17323
M. Wt 144.21
Formula C8H16O2
Purity >98%
Storage at -20°C 3 years Powder
CAS No. 99-66-1
Synonyms Valproic acid; Depakin; Erganyl; Stavzor; Valproate
SMILES CCCC(CCC)C(O)=O
Valproic acid is an HDAC inhibitor, with IC50 in the range of 0.5 and 2 mM, also inhibits HDAC1 (IC50, 400 μM), and induces proteasomal degradation of HDAC2; Valproic acid sodium salt is used in the treatment of epilepsy, bipolar disorder and prevention of migraine headaches.
Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
0.1 mM 69.34 mL 346.72 mL 693.43 mL
0.5 mM 13.87 mL 69.34 mL 138.69 mL
1 mM 6.93 mL 34.67 mL 69.34 mL
5 mM 1.39 mL 6.93 mL 13.87 mL

*The above data is based on the productmolecular weight 144.21. Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to solvent of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.