Definitions for valeric acid
vəˈlɛr ɪk, -ˈlɪər-va·ler·ic acid

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1. valeric acid, pentanoic acidnoun

   a clear liquid carboxylic acid used in perfumes and drugs

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1. valeric acidnoun

   A short chain aliphatic carboxylic acid, CH(CH)COOH, obtained from the roots of valerian; used in perfume, flavourings, pharmaceuticals

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1. Valeric acid

   Valeric acid or pentanoic acid is a straight-chain alkyl carboxylic acid with the chemical formula CH3(CH2)3COOH. Like other low-molecular-weight carboxylic acids, it has an unpleasant odor. It is found in the perennial flowering plant Valeriana officinalis, from which it gets its name. Its primary use is in the synthesis of its esters. Salts and esters of valeric acid are known as valerates or pentanoates. Volatile esters of valeric acid tend to have pleasant odors and are used in perfumes and cosmetics. Several, including ethyl valerate and pentyl valerate are used as food additives because of their fruity flavors.

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1. valeric acid

   Valeric acid, also known as pentanoic acid, is a straight-chain alkyl carboxylic acid with the chemical formula C5H10O2. It exists in the form of a colorless liquid and is primarily used in the synthesis of its esters. It is found naturally in certain plants and is also produced by fermentation of sugars. Valeric acid has a strong pungent odor and is often involved in unpleasant odors and flavors. Its name comes from the Latin word 'valere' meaning 'to be strong', indicating its strong, sharp, and somewhat sour taste.

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1. Valeric acid

   Valeric acid, or pentanoic acid, is a straight-chain alkyl carboxylic acid with the chemical formula C5H10O2. Like other low-molecular-weight carboxylic acids, it has a very unpleasant odor. It is found naturally in the perennial flowering plant valerian, from which it gets its name. Its primary use is in the synthesis of its esters. Volatile esters of valeric acid tend to have pleasant odors and are used in perfumes and cosmetics. Ethyl valerate and pentyl valerate are used as food additives because of their fruity flavors. Valeric acid appears similar in structure to GHB and the neurotransmitter GABA in that it is a short-chain carboxylic acid, although it lacks the alcohol and amine functional groups that contribute to the biological activities of GHB and GABA, respectively. It differs from valproic acid simply by lacking a 3-carbon side-chain.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of valeric acid in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of valeric acid in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=valeric acid
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Valeric_Acid
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valeric_Acid
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5. ^ Wikidata
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