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valerate

CHEBI:CHEBI_31011

Definition

A short-chain fatty acid anion that is the conjugate base of valeric acid; present in ester form as component of many steroid-based pharmaceuticals.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C5H9O2
Molecular Mass
101.12376
Charge
-1
SMILES
CCCCC([O-])=O
InChI
InChI=1S/C5H10O2/c1-2-3-4-5(6)7/h2-4H2,1H3,(H,6,7)/p-1
InChIKey
NQPDZGIKBAWPEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-M

Alternative Names

  • CH3-[CH2]3-COO(-)
  • n-propylacetate
  • pentanoate
  • pentanoate
  • pentanoic acid, ion(1-)

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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  • Side effects may vary and this list may not be comprehensive.
  • Drug interactions may occur with other medications.

Additional Identifiers

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Reaxys:3903735
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CHEBI:31011

Additional References

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