CHEBI:39867 - valproic acid

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ChEBI Name valproic acid
ChEBI ID CHEBI:39867
Definition A branched-chain saturated fatty acid that comprises of a propyl substituent on a pentanoic acid stem.
Stars This entity has been manually annotated by the ChEBI Team.
Secondary ChEBI IDs CHEBI:9926, CHEBI:39858, CHEBI:115217
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Roles Classification
Chemical Role(s): Bronsted acid
A molecular entity capable of donating a hydron to an acceptor (Bronsted base).
(via oxoacid )
Biological Role(s): GABA agent
A substance, such as agonists, antagonists, degradation or uptake inhibitors, depleters, precursors, and modulators of receptor function, used for its pharmacological actions on GABAergic systems.
EC 3.5.1.98 (histone deacetylase) inhibitor
An EC 3.5.1.* (non-peptide linear amide C-N hydrolase) inhibitor that interferes with the function of histone deacetylase (EC 3.5.1.98).
teratogenic agent
A role played by a chemical compound in biological systems with adverse consequences in embryo developments, leading to birth defects, embryo death or altered development, growth retardation and functional defect.
Application(s): GABA agent
A substance, such as agonists, antagonists, degradation or uptake inhibitors, depleters, precursors, and modulators of receptor function, used for its pharmacological actions on GABAergic systems.
anticonvulsant
A drug used to prevent seizures or reduce their severity.
psychotropic drug
A loosely defined grouping of drugs that have effects on psychological function.
neuroprotective agent
Any compound that can be used for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders.
antimanic drug
Antimanic drugs are agents used to treat bipolar disorders or mania associated with other affective disorders.
Related Structures
valproic acid is a Functional Parent of
valpromide
Mass : 143.230
Formula : C8H17NO
74562
valproic acid is a Structural Derivative of
valeric acid
Mass : 102.13170
Formula : C5H10O2
17418
valproic acid is a Conjugate Acid of
valproate
Mass : 143.20350
Formula : C8H15O2 C8H15O2
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