Compound Monograph
Valeric acid
A short-chain fatty acid with a pungent odour, named for valerian where it occurs as a breakdown product of the valepotriates; used mainly as a flavour and fragrance precursor.
Classification
Valeric 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? (3)
Valeric acid is one of the organic acids, found in Angelica, Cramp Bark and Valerian.