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{{Short description|A carboxylic acid with a pungent odor}} | |||
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Valeric acid, also known as | '''Valeric acid''', also known as '''pentanoic acid''', is a [[carboxylic acid]] with the chemical formula C<sub>5</sub>H<sub>10</sub>O<sub>2</sub>. It is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor and is found naturally in the [[Valerian (herb)|valerian]] plant, from which it derives its name. | ||
== | ==Structure and properties== | ||
Valeric acid is a straight-chain [[saturated fatty acid]] with five carbon atoms. It is a member of the [[alkanoic acids]] and is classified as a [[short-chain fatty acid]]. The acid is miscible with [[water]], [[ethanol]], and [[ether]]. | |||
Valeric acid is a [[ | |||
==Production== | ==Production== | ||
Valeric acid can be produced by the [[oxidation]] of [[valeraldehyde]] or by the [[fermentation]] of [[glucose]] using certain [[bacteria]]. Industrially, it is often synthesized from [[butyric acid]] through the [[Koch reaction]]. | |||
Valeric acid is | ==Applications== | ||
Valeric acid is used in the manufacture of [[esters]] for [[flavoring]] and [[fragrance]] applications. It is also used as a precursor in the synthesis of [[pharmaceuticals]] and [[plasticizers]]. | |||
==Safety== | |||
Valeric acid is an irritant and should be handled with care. It can cause skin and eye irritation upon contact and may be harmful if ingested or inhaled. | |||
== | ==Related compounds== | ||
* [[Isovaleric acid]] | |||
* [[Butyric acid]] | |||
* [[Caproic acid]] | |||
==Related pages== | |||
* [[Carboxylic acid]] | * [[Carboxylic acid]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Fatty acid]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Valerian (herb)]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Carboxylic acids]] | [[Category:Carboxylic acids]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Fatty acids]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Flavors]] | ||
Revision as of 12:01, 9 February 2025
A carboxylic acid with a pungent odor
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Valeric acid, also known as pentanoic acid, is a carboxylic acid with the chemical formula C5H10O2. It is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor and is found naturally in the valerian plant, from which it derives its name.
Structure and properties
Valeric acid is a straight-chain saturated fatty acid with five carbon atoms. It is a member of the alkanoic acids and is classified as a short-chain fatty acid. The acid is miscible with water, ethanol, and ether.
Production
Valeric acid can be produced by the oxidation of valeraldehyde or by the fermentation of glucose using certain bacteria. Industrially, it is often synthesized from butyric acid through the Koch reaction.
Applications
Valeric acid is used in the manufacture of esters for flavoring and fragrance applications. It is also used as a precursor in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and plasticizers.
Safety
Valeric acid is an irritant and should be handled with care. It can cause skin and eye irritation upon contact and may be harmful if ingested or inhaled.
Related compounds
Related pages
References
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