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Valeric acid is a minor constituent of the perennial flowering plant valerian (Valeriana officinalis), from which it gets its name. [3] The dried root of this plant has been used medicinally since antiquity. [ 4 ]
Valproic acid was first synthesized in 1882 by Beverly S. Burton as an analogue of valeric acid, found naturally in valerian. [69] Valproic acid is a carboxylic acid, a clear liquid at room temperature. For many decades, its only use was in laboratories as a "metabolically inert" solvent for organic compounds.
3-Methylbutanoic acid is a minor constituent of the perennial flowering plant valerian (Valeriana officinalis), from which it got its trivial name isovaleric acid: an isomer of valeric acid which shares its unpleasant odor. [2] The dried root of this plant has been used medicinally since antiquity.
Methyl pentanoate, commonly known as methyl valerate, is the methyl ester of pentanoic acid (valeric acid) with a fruity odor. Methyl pentanoate is commonly used in fragrances, beauty care, soap, laundry detergents at levels of 0.1–1%. In a very pure form (greater than 99.5%) it is used as a plasticizer in the manufacture of plastics.
Valerenic acid is a sesquiterpenoid constituent of the essential oil of the valerian plant. [ 1 ] Valerian is used as a herbal sedative which may be helpful in the treatment of insomnia . [ 2 ]
pentanoic acid: valeric acid valerianic acid butane-1-carboxylic acid: CH 3 (CH 2) 3 COOH 3-methylbutanoic acid: isovaleric acid isopentanoic acid delphinic acid
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Such reactions require an acid catalyst such as hydrogen fluoride. tert-Butyl alcohol and isobutyl alcohol can also be used in place of isobutene. Globally, several million kilograms are produced annually. [1] Pivalic acid is also economically recovered as a byproduct from the production of semisynthetic penicillins like ampicillin and amoxycillin.