Valproic Acid
TL;DR: Valproic Acid (CAS 99-66-1) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C8H16O2 and molecular weight 144.11504 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
2-propylpentanoic acid
Also Known As: VALPROIC ACID, 2-Propylpentanoic acid, Valproate, Depakene, Depakine
Application Areas
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Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C8H16O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 144.11504 g/mol |
| XLogP | 2.8 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 37.3 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 2 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 5 |
| Exact Mass | 144.11504 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 10 |
| Complexity | 93.0 |
| Boiling Point | 428 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 0.922 at 32 °F (NTP, 1992) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Flash Point | 232 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Refractive Index | Index of refraction = 1.425 at 24.5 °C/D |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 72 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| SMILES | CCCC(CCC)C(=O)O |
| InChIKey | NIJJYAXOARWZEE-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Valproic Acid is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies Valproic Acid (CAS 99-66-1) with custom synthesis available from milligram to multi-kilogram scale, supported by COA, MSDS, and HPLC/NMR/MS documentation.
Valproic Acid is a pharmaceutical intermediate identified by CAS number 99-66-1 and the molecular formula C8H16O2 and a molecular weight of 144.12 g/mol. Physically, the compound has a density of 0.922 at 32 °F (NTP, 1992) - Less dense than water; will float g/cm³, a solubility: less than 1 mg/mL at 72 °F (NTP, 1992). It is also known as VALPROIC ACID and 2-Propylpentanoic acid.
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Chemical Property Profile of Valproic Acid
Property Insights of Valproic Acid
The XLogP value of 2.8 suggests moderate lipophilicity, balancing water solubility and membrane permeability for Valproic Acid. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 37.3 Ų, Valproic Acid exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Valproic Acid has 1 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 2 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Valproic Acid?
The CAS number of Valproic Acid is 99-66-1.
What is the molecular formula of Valproic Acid?
The molecular formula of Valproic Acid is C8H16O2.
What is the molecular weight of Valproic Acid?
The molecular weight of Valproic Acid is 144.11504 g/mol.
What are the applications of Valproic Acid?
Valproic Acid is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies Valproic Acid (CAS 99-66-1) with custom...
Where can I buy Valproic Acid?
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