Sodium Valproate

Sodium Valproate__HDAC inhibitor WEHI-346

Product Name Sodium Valproate
Description

HDAC inhibitor

Purity >98% (TLC); NMR (Conforms)
CAS No. 1069-66-5
Molecular Formula C8H15NaO2
Molecular Weight 166.2
Storage Temperature -20ºC
Shipping Temperature Shipped Ambient
Product Type Inhibitor
Solubility Soluble in 50 mg/ml Water
Source Synthetic
Appearance White Solid
SMILES CCCC(CCC)C(=O)O-.Na+
InChI InChI=1S/C8H16O2.Na/c1-3-5-7(6-4-2)8(9)10;/h7H,3-6H2,1-2H3,(H,9,10);/q;+1/p-1
InChIKey AEQFSUDEHCCHBT-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Safety Phrases Classification: Caution- Substance not yet fully tested.
Safety Phrases:
S22 – Do not breathe dust
S36/37/39 – Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection
S24/25- Avoid contact with skin and eyes
Cite This Product Sodium Valproate (StressMarq Biosciences Inc., Victoria BC CANADA, Catalog # SIH-357)
Alternative Names 2-Propylpentanoic acid Na
Research Areas Cancer, Cell Signaling, Epigenetics
PubChem ID 16760703
Scientific Background Histone deacetylase inhibitor (IC50=400 µM). Demonstrates neuroprotective, anticancer and anti-inflammatory activity. Inhibits Aβ production and neuritic plaque formation in Alzheimer’s mouse models. Clinically useful anticonvulsant.
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