SPL Set ID: 8051ad62-3b6e-461e-8090-60f5c0a904f4

Valproic acid is a carboxylic acid designated as 2-propylpentanoic acid. It is also known as dipropylacetic acid. Valproic acid has the following structure: Valproic acid (pKa 4.8) has a molecular weight of 144 and occurs as a colorless liquid with a characteristic odor. It is slightly soluble in water (1.3 mg/mL) and very soluble in organic solvents. Valproic acid oral solution is an antiepileptic for oral administration. The oral solution contains the equivalent of 250 mg valproic acid per 5 mL as the sodium salt. Inactive Ingredients Oral Solution: Glycerin, methylparaben, propylparaben, sodium hydroxide, sorbitol, sucrose, purified water, FD&C Red No. 40 and flavor wild cherry. image description