(±) -2-Propyl-4-pentenoic acid (Standard)

(±) -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].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[1575-72-0]

Product Name Alternative

4-en-VPA (Standard) ; 2-Allylpentanoic acid (Standard)

UNSPSC

12352211

Target

Drug Metabolite; Reference Standards

Related Pathways

Metabolic Enzyme/Protease; Others

Field of Research

Others

Smiles

C=CCC(CCC)C(O)=O

Molecular Formula

C8H14O2

Molecular Weight

142.20

References & Citations

[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.