Valeric acid
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valeric-acid-171-5209467
title:
Valeric acid
text:
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
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description:
Carboxylic acid – CH3(CH2)3COOH
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valeric_acid
date created:
2005-01-13T16:56:13Z
date modified:
2024-09-01T06:42:14Z
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