1'-ETHOXYCARBONYLOXYETHYL ESTER OF VALPROIC ACID, MANUFACTURE AND ANTIEPILEPTIC DRUG

摘要

The novel 1 min ethoxycarbonyloxyethyl ester of di-n-propylacetic acid, also known as valproic acid, may be prepared by reacting valproic acid with a 1-haloethyl ethyl carbonate. There are also provided pharmaceutical or veterinary formulations, e.g. for oral administration, containing the said ester.