Definition of Valeric. Meaning of Valeric. Synonyms of Valeric

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Definition of Valeric

Valeric
Valeric Va*ler"ic, a. (Chem.) Valerianic; specifically, designating any one of three metameric acids, of which the typical one (called also inactive valeric acid), C4H9CO2H, is obtained from valerian root and other sources, as a corrosive, mobile, oily liquid, having a strong acid taste, and an odor of old cheese. Active valeric acid, a metameric variety which turns the plane of polarization to the right, although formed by the oxidation of a levorotatory amyl alcohol.

Meaning of Valeric from wikipedia

- Valeric acid or pentanoic acid is a straight-chain alkyl carboxylic acid with the chemical formula CH3(CH2)3COOH. Like other low-molecular-weight carboxylic...
- officinalis), from which it got its trivial name isovaleric acid: an isomer of valeric acid which shares its unpleasant odor. The dried root of this plant has...
- may be created in the extraction process. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) Valeric acid Isovaleric acid Iridoids, including valepotriates: isovaltrate and...
- di-2-propylheptyl phthalate (DPHP). Pentanal (valeraldehyde) is oxidized to give valeric acid. Merck Index, 11th Edition, 9813. n-Valeraldehyde at chemicalland21...
- synthesis of racemic arginine (α-amino-δ-guanido-n-valeric acid) and of the isomeric α-guanido-δ-amino-n-valeric acid]. Berichte der Deutschen Chemischen Gesellschaft...
- Emil Fischer. The name valine comes from its structural similarity to valeric acid, which in turn is named after the plant valerian due to the presence...
- to attach the valeroyl group. It is usually produced by chlorination of valeric acid. Like related acyl chlorides, valeryl chloride hydrolyzes readily:...
- the formula CH3(CH2)2CH(NH2)CO2H. The compound is a structural analog of valeric acid and also an isomer of the more common amino acid valine. Like most...
- 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...
- flowering plant valerian (Valeriana officinalis), where it co-occurs with valeric acid and isovaleric acid. The dried root of this plant has been used medicinally...