valerenyl
Valerenyl is a term used in organic chemistry to denote a substituent or fragment associated with valerian-related compounds, derived from the valerian plant Valeriana officinalis. The name reflects the origin of the motif in valerian-derived natural products, rather than implying a universal, standalone functional group.
In chemical literature, valerenyl may appear as a contextual descriptor for structures or derivatives that include
Valerian compounds, including valerenic acids and related esters, are of interest for their presence in valerian
See also: valeric acid, valerian, valepotriates, valerenic acid, organic radical nomenclature.