1'-ETHOXYCARBONYLOXYETHYL ESTER OF VALPROIC ACID, ITS PREPARATION AND PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING IT

摘要

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.