Compound Monograph

Valerianic acid

Valerianic (valeric) acid is a short-chain carboxylic acid with a characteristic odor, reported in coffee.

Classification

Valerianic acid is one of the organic acids. Small plant acids that shape flavour, pH, and metabolism — malic, formic, angelic, and related acids.

Where Does It Come From? (1)

Valerianic acid is one of the organic acids, found in Coffee.