BP452

Sodium valproate

British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): Valproic acid sodium salt, 2-propylpentanoic acid sodium, Sodium 2-propylpentanoate, Sodium valproate
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₈H₁₅NaO₂
• CAS Number: 1069-66-5
• Molecular Weight: 166.19
• EC Number: 213-961-8
• MDL number: MFCD00078604
• UNSPSC Code: 12352200
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• API family: valproic acid
• form: solid
• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• manufacturer/tradename: BP
• application(s): pharmaceutical
• format: neat
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: [Na+].CCCC(CCC)C([O-])=O
• 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
• Gene Information: human ... ALDH5A1(7915)

Description

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Sodium valproate BP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the British Pharmacopoeia.

Also used in monographs such as:

Sodium Valproate Oral Solution

Sodium Valproate Tablets

Sodium Valproate Prolonged-release Tablets

Sodium Valproate Gastro-resistant Tablets

Sodium Valproate Prolonged-release Capsules

Biochem/physiol Actions

Anti-convulsant that also has efficacy as a mood stabilizer in bipolar disorder.

Packaging

Unit quantity: 500 mg. Subject to change. The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity please visit British Pharmacopoeia

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07,GHS08
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H302 - H361d
• Precautionary Statements: P202 - P264 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P308 + P313 - P405
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Repr. 2
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable