Valproic acid-d15

• CAT Number: S000277
• CAS Number: 362049-65-8
• Molecular Formula: C8HD15O2
• Molecular Weight: 159.30
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 2,3,3,4,4,5,5,5-octadeuterio-2-(1,1,2,2,3,3,3-heptadeuteriopropyl)pentanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H16O2/c1-3-5-7(6-4-2)8(9)10/h7H,3-6H2,1-2H3,(H,9,10)/i1D3,2D3,3D2,4D2,5D2,6D2,7D
• InChIKey: NIJJYAXOARWZEE-BKUSUEPDSA-N
• SMILES: CCCC(CCC)C(=O)O

Valproic acid-d15（Cat No.:S000277） is a deuterated version of valproic acid, where fifteen hydrogen atoms are replaced with deuterium, significantly enhancing its molecular stability. This property makes it particularly valuable as an internal standard for advanced analytical methods, such as mass spectrometry and NMR spectroscopy. Valproic acid is a key medication used to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorder, and it serves as a mood stabilizer. The use of valproic acid-d15 allows for more detailed pharmacokinetic and metabolic studies, providing crucial insights into the drug’s behavior in the body, particularly its absorption, distribution, and elimination.