Bioactivity | (±)-2-Propyl-4-pentenoic acid (4-en-VPA) is a major toxic metabolite of Valproic acid. (±)-2-Propyl-4-pentenoic acid exhibits neuroteratogenicity[1][2]. |
Invitro | (±)-2-Propyl-4-pentenoic acid (1 mM; 26 h) induces approximately 50% of dysmorphogenic mouse embryos[2]. |
Name | (±)-2-Propyl-4-pentenoic acid |
CAS | 1575-72-0 |
Formula | C8H14O2 |
Molar Mass | 142.20 |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |
Reference | [1]. W Tang, et, al. A comparative investigation of 2-propyl-4-pentenoic acid (4-ene VPA) and its alpha-fluorinated analogue: phase II metabolism and pharmacokinetics. Drug Metab Dispos. 1997 Feb;25(2):219-27. [2]. Gofflot F, et, al. In vitro neuroteratogenicity of valproic acid and 4-en-VPA. Neurotoxicol Teratol. Jul-Aug 1995;17(4):425-35. |