Valerate
A valerate compound is a salt or ester of valeric acid. It is also known as pentanoate. The valerate ion is C4H9COO− (valeric acid minus one hydrogen ion).
Many steroid-based pharmaceuticals, for example ones based on betamethasone or hydrocortisone, include the steroid as the valerate ester.
Examples
- Methyl valerate, CH3(C4H9COO)
- Ethyl valerate
See also
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