Product Details
Formal Name: 2-Propylpentanoic acid Na
Alternate Names: Valproic acid
Molecular Formula: C8H15O2 Na
Formula Weight: 166.20
CAS Number: 1069-66-5
Purity: >98%
Formulation: powder
Solubility: Soluble in Water (up to 50 mg/ml).
Storage: -20°C
Stability: ≥ 1 year.
Applications
HDAC inhibitor
Functions
Histone deacetylase inhibitor (IC50 = 400µM). Demonstrates neuroprotective, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory activity. Inhibits Aβ production, reduced neuritic plaque formation, and improved memory deficits in Alzheimer’s mouse models. Improves stem cell reprogramming efficiency and enables efficient induction of pluripotency without introduction of the oncogene c-Myc. Clinically useful anticonvulsant
Application Procedures
First dissolved in Water (up to 50 mg/ml), then diluted to aqueous buffer. Solutions in distilled water may be stored under at -20°C for up to 3 months.