valeryl
Valeryl refers to the chemical group derived from valeric acid, specifically the valerate anion (C5H9O2−), which is the conjugate base of valeric acid. This functional group is characterized by a five-carbon chain attached to a carboxylate group (–COO−). Valeryl derivatives are commonly found in organic chemistry and biochemistry, often serving as building blocks in the synthesis of various compounds.
In organic synthesis, valeryl compounds are used in the production of esters, amides, and other derivatives.
In biochemistry, valeryl groups can appear in natural products or metabolic intermediates, though they are not
Valeryl compounds are typically synthesized through esterification or acylation reactions, often starting from valeric acid or