Valeric acid is a corrosive, straight-chain alkyl carboxylic acid and saturated fatty acid with the chemical formula CH3(CH2)3COOH. It is predominantly used in the synthesis of esters.
Synonym: butanecarboxylic acid. Solubility Information: Solubility in water: 40g/L (20°C). Other solubilities: soluble in alcohol and ether Refractive Index: 1.4070 to 1.4100 Health Hazard 1: Danger.