Term Name: valerylsalicylic acid
Synonyms: 2-(pentanoyloxy)benzoic acid, 2-pentanoyloxybenzoic acid, 2-valeryloxybenzoic acid, O-pentanoylsalicylic acid, O-valerylsalicylic acid, Salicylic acid, valerate, valeryl salicylate
Definition: A valerate ester that is salicylic acid in which the phenolic hydrogen is replaced by a valeryl (pentanoyl) group.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:78250]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: benzoic acids salicylates valerate ester
has_functional_parent: salicylic acid
has_role: cyclooxygenase 1 inhibitor