Properties
- CAS Number
- 109-52-4
- Formula
- C5H10O2
- Molecular Weight
- 102.13 g/mol
- IUPAC Name
- pentanoic acid
- InChI Key
- NQPDZGIKBAWPEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Also Known As
Valeric acid
n-Valeric acid
n-Pentanoic acid
Valerianic acid
1-Butanecarboxylic acid
Propylacetic acid
Butanecarboxylic acid
Kyselina valerova
n-Pentanoate
Valeric acid, normal
Description
Valeric acid is a straight-chain saturated fatty acid containing five carbon atoms. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is a short-chain fatty acid and a straight-chain saturated fatty acid. It is a conjugate acid of a valerate.
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