
Chemical identity
Valproic Acid EP Impurity L
CAS 97-61-0 · C6H12O2
01Identity
Identifiers and names for this exact compound. Empty fields are left unassigned.
| Lazychem ID | LC-30509 |
|---|---|
| PubChem CID | 7341 |
| Name | Valproic Acid EP Impurity L |
| CAS RN | 97-61-0 |
| Molecular formula | C6H12O2 |
| Molecular weight | 116.16 g/mol |
| IUPAC name | (2RS)-2-methylpentanoic acid |
| InChIKey | OVBFMEVBMNZIBR-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
02Structure identifiers

Structure facts for this exact identity.
| Molecular formula | C6H12O2 |
|---|---|
| InChIKey | OVBFMEVBMNZIBR-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Ring count | 0 |
| Defined stereocentres | 0 |
| Unassigned stereocentres | 1 |
| SMILES | CCCC(C)C(=O)O |
|---|---|
| InChI | InChI=1S/C6H12O2/c1-3-4-5(2)6(7)8/h5H,3-4H2,1-2H3,(H,7,8) |
03Stereochemistry
The published structure contains 0 defined and 1 unassigned tetrahedral stereocentre. The exact wedge-and-dash depiction is shown above.
Published same-connectivity configurations
2 recordsThese records have the same connectivity, molecular formula and protonation layer, but a different complete InChIKey stereochemical layer. Only separately structure-linked records are shown.


2-Methylpentanoic acid, (R)-
CAS Not listed
OVBFMEVBMNZIBR-RXMQYKEDSA-N
1 defined, 0 unassigned centres
Scope: The mathematical 2^n value is only an upper bound. Symmetry and other stereogenic elements can change the number of distinct stereoisomers. A hypothetical configuration is not published as a compound record without a verified structure identity.
04India status for this compound
These results apply only to this exact compound name and CAS number. Confirm the current official instruments before making a regulatory decision.
| NDPS / RCS | NOT FOUND IN REVIEWED ENTRIES | CAS 97-61-0 was not found in the reviewed exact-identity entries. Generic, class, analogue, salt and isomer provisions were not evaluated. |
|---|---|---|
| SCOMET | NOT FOUND IN REVIEWED CAS ENTRIES | CAS 97-61-0 was not found in the reviewed exact-CAS mapping. Generic and analogue entries were not evaluated. |
- Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, ScheduleDepartment of Revenue, Government of India · source version 1985-09-16
- Controlled-substances notifications and amendmentsDepartment of Revenue, Government of India · source version 2026-03-11
- Appendix 3, SCOMET ListDirectorate General of Foreign Trade, Government of India · source version 2024-09-02
05Names and relationships
Associated parent compound
Valproic Acid
View API and impurity familyOther names
- 2-Methylvaleric acid
- 2-Pentanecarboxylic acid
- Methylpropylacetic acid
06Documented history
Dated discovery, occurrence, use and issue claims are published only when a suitable primary or government source is available.
No verified discovery, first report, occurrence, use or issue event is currently available for this identity.
07Sources
- S01PubChem compound record, CID 7341
Names and machine-readable chemical identity properties.
- S02NCBI website and molecular data policies
Reuse policy for NCBI molecular data. This page does not reproduce vendor descriptions or contributed narrative text.
- S03Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, Schedule
Department of Revenue, Government of India. Used for the exact-compound India status shown on this page.
- S04Controlled-substances notifications and amendments
Department of Revenue, Government of India. Used for the exact-compound India status shown on this page.
- S05Appendix 3, SCOMET List
Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Government of India. Used for the exact-compound India status shown on this page.
