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Valproic Acid sodium salt

≥98% (HPLC), solid, HDAC1 inhibitor, Calbiochem®

Synonym(s):

Valproic Acid, Sodium Salt, 2-Propylpentanoic Acid, Na

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C8H15NaO2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
166.19
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352106
NACRES:
NA.77

product name

Valproic Acid, Sodium Salt, A cell-permeable, short-chained fatty acid that inhibits histone deacetylase (IC₅₀ = 400 µM for HDAC1).

Quality Level

assay

≥98% (HPLC)

form

solid

potency

400 μM IC50

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze
desiccated (hygroscopic)

color

white

solubility

water: 50 mg/mL

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

2-8°C

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

InChI key

AEQFSUDEHCCHBT-UHFFFAOYSA-M

General description

A cell-permeable, short-chained fatty acid that inhibits histone deacetylase (IC50 = 400 µM for HDAC1). Induces differentiation and inhibits proliferation of cell lines derived from human malignant gliomas. At therapeutic levels (0.35 mM - 1.04 mM), causes inositol depletion, inhibits both GSK-3α and -3β, activates ERK pathway and produces neurotropic effects. Has been used as an anti-epileptic agent. Also reported to stimulate peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) activity. Displays a potent teratogenic activity in humans and rodent models.
A cell-permeable, short-chained fatty acid that inhibits histone deacetylase activity (IC50 = 400 µM for HDAC1). Induces differentiation and inhibits proliferation of cell lines derived from human malignant gliomas. At therapeutic levels (350 µM-1.04 mM), causes inositol depletion, inhibits both GSK-3α and -3β, activates the ERK pathway, and produces neurotropic effects. Has been used as an anti-epileptic agent. Also reported to stimulate peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) activity. Displays a potent teratogenic activity in humans and rodent models.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: yes
Primary Target
HDAC1
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no

Packaging

Packaged under inert gas

Warning

Toxicity: Harmful & Carcinogenic / Teratogenic (E)

Other Notes

Gottlicher, M., et al. 2001. EMBO J.20, 6969.
Knupfer, M.M., et al. 2001. Anticancer Res.21, 347.
Phiel, C.J., et al. 2001. J. Biol. Chem.276, 36734.
Vaden, D.L., et al. 2001. J. Biol. Chem.276, 15466.
Yuan, P.X., et al. 2001. J. Biol. Chem.276, 31674.
Chen, G., et al. 1999. J. Neurochem.72, 1327.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

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Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Repr. 2

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

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WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable


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