Divalproex sodium consists of a compound of sodium valproate and valproic acid in a 1:1 molar relationship in an enteric coated form. It is used in the United Kingdom, Canada, and United States for the treatment of the manic episodes of bipolar disorder.
Divalproex sodium consists of a compound of sodium valproate and valproic acid in a 1:1 molar relationship in an enteric coated form. It is used in the United Kingdom, Canada, and United States for the treatment of the manic episodes of bipolar disorder.
Product Information
Catalog Num
A10321
Formula
C8H16O2.C8H15O2.Na
Molecular Weight
310.41
CAS Number
76584-70-8
SMILES
CCCC(CCC)C(=O)O.CCCC(CCC)C(=O)[O-].[Na+]
Synonyms
Valproate semisodium
Storage
Store lyophilized at -20ºC, keep desiccated. In lyophilized form, the chemical is stable for 36 months. In solution, store at -20ºC and use within 3 months to prevent loss of potency. Aliquot to avoid multiple freeze/thaw cycles.
Solubility
In vitro
DMSO
61 mg/mL (196.51 mM)
Water
61 mg/mL (196.51 mM)
Ethanol
61 mg/mL (196.51 mM)
* <1 mg/ml means slightly soluble or insoluble. * Please note that Adooq tests the solubility of all compounds in-house, and the actual solubility may differ slightly from published values. This is normal and is due to slight batch-to-batch variations.
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