Video shows what valeric acid means. A short chain aliphatic carboxylic acid, CH3(CH2)3COOH, obtained from the roots of valerian; used in perfume, flavourings, pharmaceuticals. valeric acid synonyms: pentanoic acid, pentoic acid. Valeric acid Meaning. How to pronounce, definition audio dictionary. How to say valeric acid. Powered by MaryTTS, Wiktionary