common valeric acid

  • 1valeric acid — Chem. any of several isomeric organic acids having the formula C5H10O2, the common one being a liquid of pungent odor obtained from valerian roots: used chiefly as an intermediate in perfumery. [1855 60] * * * …

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  • 2valeric acid — va•ler′ic ac′id [[t]vəˈlɛr ɪk, ˈlɪər [/t]] n. chem. any of several isomeric organic acids having the formula C5H10O2, the common one being a liquid of pungent odor obtained from valerian roots: used chiefly as an intermediate in perfumery •… …

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  • 3valeric acid — /vəlɛərɪk ˈæsəd/ (say vuhlairrik asuhd) noun any of several isomeric organic acids, C4H9COOH, the common one being a liquid of pungent smell obtained from valerian roots …

  • 4Valproic acid — Systematic (IUPAC) name 2 propylpentanoic …

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  • 5Carboxylic acid — Structure of a carboxylic acid Carboxylate ion …

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  • 6Gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid — γ Hydroxybutyric acid Systematic (IUPAC) name 4 Hydroxybutanoic acid …

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  • 7Fatty acid — Not to be confused with fat. Butyric acid, a short chain fatty acid Types of fats in food Unsaturated fat Monounsaturated fat Polyun …

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  • 8Acetic acid — Acetic redirects here. It is not to be confused with Ascetic. Acetic acid …

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  • 9Stearic acid — Stearic acid[1] …

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  • 10alpha-Linolenic acid — Not to be confused with linoleic acid. This article is about alpha linolenic acid. For other uses, see Linolenic acid. α Linolenic acid …

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