Record Information
Version1.0
Creation Date2016-09-30 22:38:10 UTC
Update Date2020-06-04 21:21:22 UTC
BMDB IDBMDB0000892
Secondary Accession Numbers
  • BMDB00892
Metabolite Identification
Common NameValeric acid
DescriptionPentanoic acid, also known as valerate or N-pentanoate, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as straight chain fatty acids. These are fatty acids with a straight aliphatic chain. Pentanoic acid exists as a solid, very hydrophobic, practically insoluble (in water), and relatively neutral molecule. Pentanoic acid exists in all living species, ranging from bacteria to humans. Pentanoic acid is a potentially toxic compound.
Structure
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Synonyms
ValueSource
1-Butanecarboxylic acidChEBI
CH3-[CH2]3-COOHChEBI
N-BuCOOHChEBI
N-PentanoateChEBI
N-Pentanoic acidChEBI
N-Valeric acidChEBI
PentanoateChEBI
Pentanoic acidChEBI
Pentoic acidChEBI
Propylacetic acidChEBI
ValerateChEBI
Valerianic acidChEBI
ValeriansaeureChEBI
Valeric acid, normalChEBI
1-ButanecarboxylateGenerator
N-ValerateGenerator
PentoateGenerator
PropylacetateGenerator
ValerianateGenerator
Valerate, normalGenerator
1-PentanoateHMDB
1-Pentanoic acidHMDB
ButanecarboxylateHMDB
Butanecarboxylic acidHMDB
Kyselina valerovaHMDB
N-C4H9COOHHMDB
ValeriansaureHMDB
Valeric acid normalHMDB
N-Pentanoic acid, ammonium saltHMDB
N-Pentanoic acid, potassium saltHMDB
N-Pentanoic acid, sodium saltHMDB
N-Pentanoic acid, zinc saltHMDB
N-Pentanoic acid, maganese (+2) saltHMDB
N-Pentanoic acid, 11C-labeledHMDB
Lithium pentanoateHMDB
N-Pentanoic acid, 11C-labeled sodium saltHMDB
Valeric acidKEGG
Chemical FormulaC5H10O2
Average Molecular Weight102.1317
Monoisotopic Molecular Weight102.068079564
IUPAC Namepentanoic acid
Traditional NameN-valeric acid
CAS Registry Number109-52-4
SMILES
CCCCC(O)=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C5H10O2/c1-2-3-4-5(6)7/h2-4H2,1H3,(H,6,7)
InChI KeyNQPDZGIKBAWPEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Chemical Taxonomy
Description belongs to the class of organic compounds known as straight chain fatty acids. These are fatty acids with a straight aliphatic chain.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassLipids and lipid-like molecules
ClassFatty Acyls
Sub ClassFatty acids and conjugates
Direct ParentStraight chain fatty acids
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • Straight chain fatty acid
  • Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives
  • Carboxylic acid
  • Carboxylic acid derivative
  • Organic oxygen compound
  • Organic oxide
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Organooxygen compound
  • Carbonyl group
  • Aliphatic acyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
External Descriptors
Ontology
StatusDetected and Quantified
Origin
  • Endogenous
  • Exogenous
BiofunctionNot Available
ApplicationNot Available
Cellular locations
  • Adiposome
  • Cell membrane
  • Cytoplasm
  • Membrane
Physical Properties
StateLiquid
Experimental Properties
PropertyValueReference
Melting Point-34 °CNot Available
Boiling PointNot AvailableNot Available
Water Solubility24.0 mg/mLNot Available
LogP1.39HANSCH,C ET AL. (1995)
Predicted Properties
PropertyValueSource
logP1.34ALOGPS
logP1.37ChemAxon
logS-0.4ALOGPS
pKa (Strongest Acidic)5.01ChemAxon
Physiological Charge-1ChemAxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count2ChemAxon
Hydrogen Donor Count1ChemAxon
Polar Surface Area37.3 ŲChemAxon
Rotatable Bond Count3ChemAxon
Refractivity26.47 m³·mol⁻¹ChemAxon
Polarizability11.23 ųChemAxon
Number of Rings0ChemAxon
BioavailabilityYesChemAxon
Rule of FiveYesChemAxon
Ghose FilterYesChemAxon
Veber's RuleYesChemAxon
MDDR-like RuleYesChemAxon
Spectra
Spectra
Biological Properties
Cellular Locations
  • Adiposome
  • Cell membrane
  • Cytoplasm
  • Membrane
Biospecimen Locations
  • Bladder
  • Epidermis
  • Milk
  • Neuron
  • Ruminal Fluid
Pathways
Normal Concentrations
BiospecimenStatusValueAgeSexConditionReferenceDetails
BladderExpected but not QuantifiedNot QuantifiedNot SpecifiedNot SpecifiedNormal
  • Not Applicable
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EpidermisExpected but not QuantifiedNot QuantifiedNot SpecifiedNot SpecifiedNormal
  • Not Applicable
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MilkDetected and Quantified6.50 +/- 3.19 uMNot SpecifiedNot Specified
Normal
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MilkDetected and Quantified9 +/- 2 uMNot SpecifiedNot Specified
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MilkDetected and Quantified4.9 +/- 0.3 uMNot SpecifiedNot Specified
Normal
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MilkDetected and Quantified5 +/- 1 uMNot SpecifiedNot Specified
Normal
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MilkDetected and Quantified6 +/- 3 uMNot SpecifiedNot Specified
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MilkDetected and Quantified1.8 +/- 0.1 uMNot SpecifiedNot Specified
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MilkDetected and Quantified4.0 +/- 0.2 uMNot SpecifiedNot Specified
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MilkDetected and Quantified4.18 +/- 0.03 uMNot SpecifiedNot Specified
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MilkDetected and Quantified4.91 +/- 0.13 uMNot SpecifiedNot Specified
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MilkDetected and Quantified6.47 +/- 2.84 uMNot SpecifiedNot Specified
Normal
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MilkDetected and Quantified0.1 (0 - 0.4) uMNot SpecifiedNot Specified
Normal
    • Harper, W. J., Go...
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MilkDetected and Quantified5.44 +/- 2.61 uMNot SpecifiedNot Specified
Normal
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MilkDetected and Quantified0.2 (0.1 - 0.5) uMNot SpecifiedNot Specified
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    • Harper, W. J., Go...
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MilkDetected and Quantified0.3 (0.1 - 0.6) uMNot SpecifiedNot Specified
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    • Harper, W. J., Go...
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MilkDetected and Quantified1.5 (0.7 - 2.7) uMNot SpecifiedNot Specified
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    • Harper, W. J., Go...
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NeuronExpected but not QuantifiedNot QuantifiedNot SpecifiedNot SpecifiedNormal
  • Not Applicable
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Ruminal FluidDetected and Quantified2865.03 +/- 2943.19 uMNot SpecifiedNot SpecifiedNormal
    • Fozia Saleem, Sou...
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Ruminal FluidDetected and Quantified1500-5000 uMNot SpecifiedNot Specified
Normal
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Ruminal FluidDetected and Quantified764-1768 uMNot SpecifiedNot Specified
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Ruminal FluidDetected but not QuantifiedNot QuantifiedNot SpecifiedNot Specified
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Ruminal FluidDetected and Quantified2932 +/- 433 uMNot SpecifiedNot Specified
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    • Fozia Saleem, Sou...
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Ruminal FluidDetected and Quantified4033 +/- 557 uMNot SpecifiedNot Specified
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    • Fozia Saleem, Sou...
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Ruminal FluidDetected and Quantified3000 +/- 807 uMNot SpecifiedNot Specified
Normal
    • Fozia Saleem, Sou...
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Ruminal FluidDetected and Quantified3044 +/- 1092 uMNot SpecifiedNot Specified
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    • Fozia Saleem, Sou...
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Ruminal FluidDetected but not QuantifiedNot QuantifiedNot SpecifiedNot Specified
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Ruminal FluidDetected but not QuantifiedNot QuantifiedNot SpecifiedNot Specified
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Ruminal FluidDetected and Quantified2030 uMNot SpecifiedNot Specified
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    • Burim NA, Qendrim...
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Ruminal FluidDetected but not QuantifiedNot QuantifiedNot SpecifiedNot Specified
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Ruminal FluidDetected and Quantified2510 uMNot SpecifiedNot Specified
Normal
    • Burim NA, Qendrim...
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Ruminal FluidDetected and Quantified2700 uMNot SpecifiedNot Specified
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    • Burim NA, Qendrim...
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Ruminal FluidDetected and Quantified1410 uMNot SpecifiedNot Specified
Normal
    • Burim NA, Qendrim...
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Ruminal FluidDetected and Quantified1450 +/- 330 uMAdultBothNormal details
Ruminal FluidDetected and Quantified2739 +/- 677 uMNot SpecifiedNot Specified
Normal
    • Aidin Foroutan, C...
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Abnormal Concentrations
BiospecimenStatusValueAgeSexConditionReferenceDetails
Ruminal FluidDetected and Quantified2998.86 +/- 781.61 uMNot SpecifiedNot SpecifiedRumen acidosis
    • Fozia Saleem, Sou...
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HMDB IDHMDB0000892
DrugBank IDDB02406
Phenol Explorer Compound IDNot Available
FooDB IDFDB003230
KNApSAcK IDC00001208
Chemspider ID7701
KEGG Compound IDC00803
BioCyc IDNot Available
BiGG IDNot Available
Wikipedia LinkValeric acid
METLIN ID110
PubChem Compound7991
PDB IDNot Available
ChEBI ID17418
References
Synthesis ReferenceRuiz, Maria Olga; Cabezas, Jose Luis; Escudero, Isabel; Coca, Jose. Valeric acid extraction with tri-n-butyl phosphate impregnated in a macroporous resin: II. Studies in fixed bed columns. Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology (2006), 81(3), 275-281.
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)Not Available
General References
  1. O'Callaghan TF, Vazquez-Fresno R, Serra-Cayuela A, Dong E, Mandal R, Hennessy D, McAuliffe S, Dillon P, Wishart DS, Stanton C, Ross RP: Pasture Feeding Changes the Bovine Rumen and Milk Metabolome. Metabolites. 2018 Apr 6;8(2). pii: metabo8020027. doi: 10.3390/metabo8020027. [PubMed:29642378 ]
  2. A. Foroutan et al. (2019). A. Foroutan et al. The Chemical Composition of Commercial Cow's Milk (in preparation). Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.