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1'-ethoxycarbonyloxyethyl ester of valproic acid, its preparation and pharmaceutical compositions containing it

US4595695A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 16, 1983
Grant dateJun 17, 1986
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Expiry dateNov 16, 2003

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C69/96
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

1'-Ethoxycarbonyloxyethyl ester of di-n-propylacetic acid, also known as valproic acid. The novel compound is prepared by reacting valproic acid with 1-haloethyl ethyl carbonate. There are also provided pharmaceutical compositions for oral administration containing the said ester.

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