Term Name: valproic acid
Synonyms: 2-n-propyl-n-valeric acid, 2-PROPYL-PENTANOIC ACID, 2-propylpentanoic acid, 2-propylvaleric acid, 4-heptanecarboxylic acid, acide valproique, acido valproico, acidum valproicum, Depakene, di-n-propylacetic acid, Di-n-propylessigsaeure, dipropylacetic acid, DPA, n-DPA, valproic acid, Valproinsaeure, VPA
Definition: A branched-chain saturated fatty acid that comprises of a propyl substituent on a pentanoic acid stem.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:39867]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: branched-chain fatty acid branched-chain saturated fatty acid
has_functional_parent: valeric acid
has_role: anticonvulsant antimanic drug EC 3.5.1.98 (histone deacetylase) inhibitor GABA agent neuroprotective agent psychotropic drug teratogenic agent
inverse has_functional_parent: valpromide
inverse has_part: valproate semisodium
inverse is_conjugate_base_of: valproate
is_conjugate_acid_of: valproate