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(±)-2-Propyl-4-pentenoic Acid (CAS 1575-72-0)

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Alternate Names:
4-ene-VPA; 2-Allylpentanoic Acid; 2-n-Propyl-4-pentenoic Acid
Application:
(±)-2-Propyl-4-pentenoic Acid is a Valproic Acid metabolite
CAS Number:
1575-72-0
Molecular Weight:
142.20
Molecular Formula:
C8H14O2
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(±)-2-Propyl-4-pentenoic Acid is a major metabolite of Valproic acid (sc-202378). This metabolite was determined as the predominant metabolic isomer. 2-Propyl-4-pentenoic Acid is described to be hepatotoxic. The carboxylic acid functionality allows for reactions typical of acids, such as esterification and amidation, enabling the compound to serve as a precursor for a wide array of derivatives. These derivatives can have applications ranging from polymer synthesis, where ester linkages are crucial, to the production of fine chemicals and specialty materials.


(±)-2-Propyl-4-pentenoic Acid (CAS 1575-72-0) References

  1. Identification and characterization of N-acetylcysteine conjugates of valproic acid in humans and animals.  |  Gopaul, SV., et al. 2000. Drug Metab Dispos. 28: 823-32. PMID: 10859157
  2. Is 2-propyl-4-pentenoic acid, a hepatotoxic metabolite of valproate, responsible for valproate-induced hyperammonemia?  |  Kondo, T., et al. 1992. Epilepsia. 33: 550-4. PMID: 1350534
  3. Quantification of valproic acid and its metabolite 2-propyl-4-pentenoic acid in human plasma using HPLC-MS/MS.  |  Cheng, H., et al. 2007. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci. 850: 206-12. PMID: 17147984
  4. Metabolic fate of valproic acid in the rhesus monkey. Formation of a toxic metabolite, 2-n-propyl-4-pentenoic acid.  |  Rettenmeier, AW., et al. 1986. Drug Metab Dispos. 14: 443-53. PMID: 2873992

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(±)-2-Propyl-4-pentenoic Acid, 100 mg

sc-209255
100 mg
$379.00