CHEBI:39867 - valproic acid

ChEBI IDCHEBI:39867
ChEBI Namevalproic acid
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DefinitionA branched-chain saturated fatty acid that comprises of a propyl substituent on a pentanoic acid stem.
Secondary ChEBI IDsCHEBI:9926, CHEBI:39858, CHEBI:115217
Last Modified22 February 2017
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FormulaC8H16O2
Net Charge0
Average Mass144.214
Monoisotopic Mass144.11503
SMILESCCCC(CCC)C(=O)O
InChIInChI=1S/C8H16O2/c1-3-5-7(6-4-2)8(9)10/h7H,3-6H2,1-2H3,(H,9,10)
InChIKeyNIJJYAXOARWZEE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Wikipedia
Roles Classification
Chemical Role:
Bronsted acid  A molecular entity capable of donating a hydron to an acceptor (Brønsted base).
Biological Roles:
GABA agent  A substance, such as agonists, antagonists, degradation or uptake inhibitors, depleters, precursors, and modulators of receptor function, used for its pharmacological actions on GABAergic systems.
teratogenic agent  A role played by a chemical compound in biological systems with adverse consequences in embryo developments, leading to birth defects, embryo death or altered development, growth retardation and functional defect.
EC 3.5.1.98 (histone deacetylase) inhibitor  An EC 3.5.1.* (non-peptide linear amide C-N hydrolase) inhibitor that interferes with the function of histone deacetylase (EC 3.5.1.98).
Applications:
GABA agent  A substance, such as agonists, antagonists, degradation or uptake inhibitors, depleters, precursors, and modulators of receptor function, used for its pharmacological actions on GABAergic systems.
psychotropic drug  A loosely defined grouping of drugs that have effects on psychological function.
neuroprotective agent  Any compound that can be used for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders.
anticonvulsant  A drug used to prevent seizures or reduce their severity.
antimanic drug  Antimanic drugs are agents used to treat bipolar disorders or mania associated with other affective disorders.
ChEBI Ontology
Outgoing Relation(s)
valproic acid (CHEBI:39867) has functional parent valeric acid (CHEBI:17418)
valproic acid (CHEBI:39867) has role anticonvulsant (CHEBI:35623)
valproic acid (CHEBI:39867) has role antimanic drug (CHEBI:35477)
valproic acid (CHEBI:39867) has role EC 3.5.1.98 (histone deacetylase) inhibitor (CHEBI:61115)
valproic acid (CHEBI:39867) has role GABA agent (CHEBI:51374)
valproic acid (CHEBI:39867) has role neuroprotective agent (CHEBI:63726)
valproic acid (CHEBI:39867) has role psychotropic drug (CHEBI:35471)
valproic acid (CHEBI:39867) has role teratogenic agent (CHEBI:50905)
valproic acid (CHEBI:39867) is a branched-chain fatty acid (CHEBI:35819)
valproic acid (CHEBI:39867) is a branched-chain saturated fatty acid (CHEBI:39417)
valproic acid (CHEBI:39867) is conjugate acid of valproate (CHEBI:60654)
Incoming Relation(s)
valpromide (CHEBI:74562) has functional parent valproic acid (CHEBI:39867)
valproate semisodium (CHEBI:4667) has part valproic acid (CHEBI:39867)
valproate (CHEBI:60654) is conjugate base of valproic acid (CHEBI:39867)
IUPAC Name 
2-propylpentanoic acid
INNs  Source
valproic acidChemIDplus
ácido valproicoChemIDplus
acide valproïqueChemIDplus
acidum valproicumChemIDplus
Synonyms  Source
2-propylvaleric acidChemIDplus
4-heptanecarboxylic acidChemIDplus
di-n-propylacetic acidChemIDplus
2-PROPYL-PENTANOIC ACIDPDBeChem
dipropylacetic acidNIST Chemistry WebBook
DPANIST Chemistry WebBook
Brand Name  Source
DepakeneKEGG DRUG
Manual XrefsDatabases
C07185KEGG COMPOUND
D00399KEGG DRUG
2PPPDBeChem
DB00313DrugBank
Valproic_AcidWikipedia
LMFA01020291LIPID MAPS
HMDB0001877HMDB
LSM-4620LINCS
2803DrugCentral
Registry NumbersSources
Beilstein:1750447Beilstein
Reaxys:1750447Reaxys
CAS:99-66-1ChemIDplus
CAS:99-66-1NIST Chemistry WebBook
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