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Valproic and (E)-2-valproenoic acid derivatives, and pharmaceutical compositions therefrom

US5162573A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 17, 1987
Grant dateNov 10, 1992
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Expiry dateJun 17, 2007

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D317/40
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

2-Propyl-2-pentanoic acid (valproic acid) esters and (E)-2-propyl-2-pentenoic acid [(E)-2-valproenoic acid] esters surprisingly proved to have valuable properties, in that they show anticonvulsive and antiepileptic activities comparable with those of valproic acid, as well as an improved bioavailability and a markedly reduced toxicity.

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