This compound belongs to the polyamines. These are compounds containing more than one amine group.
VALPROIC ACID
Structure
Product Description
Details |
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Chemical Name |
VALPROIC ACID |
IUPAC Name |
2-propylpentanoic acid |
CAS Number |
99-66-1 |
Molecular Formula |
C8H16O2 |
Synonyms |
2-Propylpentanoic acid; Dipropylacetic acid; 1-[4-[4-[[(2R,4S)-2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-2-(imidazol-1-ylmethyl)-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl]methoxy]phenyl]piperazin-1-yl]ethanone; 2-propylpentanoic acid |
Application |
For treatment and management of seizure disorders, mania, and prophylactic treatment of migraine headache. In epileptics, valproic acid is used to control absence seizures, tonic-clonic seizures (grand mal), complex partial seizures, and the seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. |