CAS No. 76584-70-8

Batch: Purity:99.91
Divalproex Sodium Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
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Chemical Information

IUPAC Name sodium;2-propylpentanoate;2-propylpentanoic acid
CAS Number 76584-70-8
Molecular Formula

C8H16O2.C8H15O2.Na

Molecular Weight (MW) 310.41
SMILES CCCC(CCC)C(=O)O.CCCC(CCC)C(=O)[O-].[Na+]
InChIKey MSRILKIQRXUYCT-UHFFFAOYSA-M

Ordering Information

Biological Activity

Divalproex Sodium is a histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor that modulates target gene expression by promoting histone hyperacetylation in target cells. By inhibiting HDAC activity, it regulates chromatin remodeling and transcriptional machinery, downstream influencing neuronal survival pathways and cellular differentiation. These underlying biochemical mechanisms regulate cellular phenotypes associated with anticonvulsant, neuroprotective, and mood-stabilizing functional activities. [1]

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Solubility

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All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
DMSO 62 mg/mL (199.73 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
Water 62 mg/mL
Ethanol 62 mg/mL
FAQ
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
  • Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
  • Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
  • For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
  • Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).

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Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.