Chemistry:Valproate pivoxil
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Short description: Chemical compound
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| Formula | C14H26O4 |
| Molar mass | 258.358 g·mol−1 |
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Valproate pivoxil (Pivadin, Valproxen) is an anticonvulsant used in the treatment of epilepsy.[1] It is the pivaloyloxymethyl ester derivative of valproic acid.[2] It is likely a prodrug of valproic acid, as pivoxil esters are commonly employed to make prodrugs in medicinal chemistry.
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- ↑ Dictionary of pharmacological agents. London: Chapman & Hall. 1997. ISBN 0-412-46630-9. https://books.google.com/books?id=A0THacd46ZsC&q=%22valproate%20pivoxil%22&pg=PA1685.
- ↑ Concise dictionary of pharmacological agents: properties and synonyms. Kluwer Academic. 1999. pp. 342. ISBN 0-7514-0499-3. https://books.google.com/books?id=mqaOMOtk61IC&q=%22valproate+pivoxil%22&pg=PA287.
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