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2-Propylpentanoic acid

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Synonym(s):
Valproic acid
Linear Formula:
(CH3CH2CH2)2CHCO2H
CAS Number:
99-66-1
Molecular Weight:
144.21
EC Number:
202-777-3
MDL number:
MFCD00002672
UNSPSC Code:
12352211
PubChem Substance ID:
24898751
NACRES:
NA.25

Quality Level

200

refractive index

n20/D 1.425 (lit.)

bp

220 °C (lit.)

solubility

H2O: slightly soluble
alcohol: soluble

density

0.9 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

lipid type

saturated FAs

SMILES string

CCCC(C(O)=O)CCC

InChI

1S/C8H16O2/c1-3-5-7(6-4-2)8(9)10/h7H,3-6H2,1-2H3,(H,9,10)

InChI key

NIJJYAXOARWZEE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

human ... ALDH5A1(7915) , CYP1A2(1544)
mouse ... Hdac1(433759)
rat ... Slc6a1(79212)

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Application

2-Propylpentanoic acid has been used as a supplement in mouse embryonic fibroblast - conditioned medium (MEF-CM) to feed the cells.

Biochem/physiol Actions

2-Propylpentanoic acid is a short-chain fatty acid and potentially inhibits histone deacetylase action. It is known to promote tumor cell toxicity and increase susceptibility to radiation. 2-Propylpentanoic acid elevates the levels of γ-aminobutyric acid in the brain. Reduced central nervous system action is observed in overdosage of 2-propylpentanoic acid. It enhance the inhibitory action of γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) by blocking voltage-dependent sodium channel.
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WGK 3

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