valeric acid
Definition
- Noun:
- A clear liquid carboxylic acid: A specific organic chemical compound belonging to the carboxylic acid family, characterized by being a colorless liquid at room temperature.
- Used in perfumes and drugs: It has applications as a flavoring agent, fragrance ingredient, and as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and other products.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The distinctive odor of some cheeses is partly due to valeric acid.
- Valeric acid is an important intermediate in the production of certain esters for perfumes.
Advanced Usage
- In organic chemistry nomenclature: The systematic IUPAC name for valeric acid is pentanoic acid, indicating a five-carbon chain.
- Pentanoic acid (valeric acid) is a straight-chain fatty acid.
Variants and Related Words
- Pentanoic acid (n): The systematic chemical name for valeric acid.
- Valerate (n): A salt or ester of valeric acid.
- The drug is administered as a valerate salt.
Synonyms
- Pentanoic acid: The formal chemical synonym.
Noun
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a clear liquid carboxylic acid used in perfumes and drugs
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