is depakote a salt
Administration of DEPAKOTE (divalproex sodium) tablets and IV. only. DESCRIPTION. Valproate sodium is the sodium salt of valproic acid designated as sodium. 2-propylpentanoate. Valproate sodium has the following structure: Valproate sodium has a molecular weight of 166.2. It occurs as an. essentially white and odorless, crystalline, deliquescent powder.