2-Propylpentanoic acid

Chinese name: Valproic acid

Chinese synonyms: 2-propyl valeric acid; dipropyl acetic acid; valproic acid; A-propyl valeric acid; di-n-propyl acetic acid; 2,2-di-n-propyl acetic acid; 2,2-di-n-propyl Propyl acetic acid, 98+%; 2-n-propyl n-valeric acid

English name: 2-Propylpentanoic acid

English synonyms: (n-C3H7)2CHCOOH;2 PP (base);2-n-Propylpentanoicacid;2-n-Propylvalericacid;2-Propylpentansαure;2-Propylvaleriansαure;2-propyl-valericaci; orfiril

CAS Number: 99-66-1

Molecular formula: C8H16O2

Molecular weight: 144.21

EINECS number: 202-777-3

Related categories: Pharmaceutical Raw Materials; Organic acids; Antiepileptic; All Aliphatics; Valproic acid Series; Valproic acid series; Aliphatics; Intermediates & Fine Chemicals; Pharmaceuticals; carbonyl compounds

Chemical properties: colorless liquid. It has a boiling point of 221°C, a relative density of 1.1 (24.5/4°C), a refractive index of 1.4250, and a flash point of 111°C. Insoluble in water.

Uses: Used as an intermediate of sodium valproate