valeric acid

English

Noun

valeric acid (uncountable)

(chemistry) A short chain aliphatic carboxylic acid, CH₃(CH₂)₃COOH, obtained from the roots of valerian; used in perfume, flavourings, pharmaceuticals

Synonyms

Related terms

valerate

Translations

CH₃(CH₂)₃COOH

Catalan: àcid valèric m
Finnish: valeriaanahappo (fi)

French: acide valérique (fr) m
Hungarian: valeriánsav

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