Valeric acid or pentanoic acid, CH₃(CH₂)₃COOH, occurs in valerian, a perennial herb.

• Melting point: 34 Celsius
• Boiling point: 187 Celsius
• pKa: 4.82
• 100 mL of water at 25 Celsius disolves 4.97 g of this acid.

See also

• Potassium valerate