Complete Definition of "valeric acid"

English

Noun
valeric acid

  1. chemistry a short chain aliphatic carboxylic acid, CH<sub>3</sub>(CH<sub>2</sub>)<sub>3</sub>COOH, obtained from the roots of valerian; used in perfume, flavourings, pharmaceuticals

Translations
French: acide valérique m

Related terms
valerate

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