Product Description: (±)-2-Propyl-4-pentenoic acid (Standard) is the analytical standard of (±)-2-Propyl-4-pentenoic acid. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. (±)-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].
Formula: C8H14O2
References: [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.
CAS Number: 1575-72-0
Molecular Weight: 142.20
Research Area: Others
Target: Drug Metabolite;Reference Standards