Description

Valproic acid ethyl ester (CAS No. 17022-31-0) is a high-purity ethyl ester derivative of valproic acid, with the molecular formula C₁₀H₂₀O₂ and IUPAC name ethyl 2-propylpentanoate. This compound is a clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid at room temperature, offering excellent solubility in organic solvents such as ethanol, DMSO, and dimethylformamide (DMF). It is synthesized under strict quality control to ensure ≥98% purity (GC), making it ideal for pharmaceutical research, organic synthesis, and biochemical applications. Valproic acid ethyl ester is supplied in amber glass vials or sealed containers under inert gas to prevent degradation. Suitable for use as a reference standard, metabolic studies, and prodrug development. Store at 2-8°C in a dry, well-ventilated area away from oxidizing agents.

Properties

• CAS Number: 17022-31-0
• Complexity: 115
• IUPAC Name: ethyl 2-propylpentanoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H20O2/c1-4-7-9(8-5-2)10(11)12-6-3/h9H,4-8H2,1-3H3
• InChI Key: WIKWUBHEBLFWHH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 172.146329876
• Molecular Formula: C10H20O2
• Molecular Weight: 172.26
• SMILES: CCCC(CCC)C(=O)OCC
• Topological: 26.3
• Monoisotopic Mass: 172.146329876
• Synonyms: 17022-31-0, Ethyl valproate, Valproic acid ethyl ester, Ethyl dipropylacetate, Pentanoic acid, 2-propyl-, ethyl ester, DTXSID20168818, DTXCID5091309, ethyl 2-propylpentanoate, ethylvalproate, 2-Propylpentanoic acid ethyl ester, MFCD00870991, SCHEMBL4726173, SCHEMBL9624847, WIKWUBHEBLFWHH-UHFFFAOYSA-N, AKOS006273178, AS-76616, DB-370268, CS-0152449, D97543

Application

Valproic acid ethyl ester is primarily used as a prodrug or metabolic intermediate in pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic studies of valproic acid, a well-known antiepileptic and mood-stabilizing agent. Researchers employ it to investigate esterase-mediated hydrolysis and bioavailability in drug delivery systems. It also serves as a synthetic precursor in organic chemistry for modifying carboxylate functionalities. Additionally, this compound is utilized in neuroscience research to study the effects of valproate derivatives on neurotransmitter regulation.

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