676380

Valproic Acid, Sodium Salt

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

• Synonym(s): Valproic Acid, Sodium Salt, 2-Propylpentanoic Acid, Na
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₈H₁₅NaO₂
• CAS Number: 1069-66-5
• Molecular Weight: 166.19
• MDL number: MFCD00078604
• UNSPSC Code: 12352106
• NACRES: NA.77

Properties

• Quality Level: 100
• 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

Description

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

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