Divalproex Sodium
A sodium salt form of valproic acid used to treat epilepsy, bipolar disorder, and to prevent migraines. It works by stabilizing electrical activity in the brain and balancing certain neurotransmitters.
Molecular Weight
310.4000 g/mol
TPSA
77.40 Ų
Therapeutic Areas
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
2D Structure
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SMILES
CCCC(CCC)C(=O)O.CCCC(CCC)C(=O)[O-].[Na+]
InChI
InChI=1S/2C8H16O2.Na/c2*1-3-5-7(6-4-2)8(9)10;/h2*7H,3-6H2,1-2H3,(H,9,10);/q;;+1/p-1
Molecular Formula
C16H31NaO4
HBD / HBA
1 / 4
Rotatable Bonds
10
Heavy Atoms
21
No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
Frequently Asked Questions
A sodium salt form of valproic acid used to treat epilepsy, bipolar disorder, and to prevent migraines. It works by stabilizing electrical activity in the brain and balancing certain neurotransmitters.
Yes, Divalproex Sodium is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL2105613. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 23663956. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-04.
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