A valerate (compound) is a salt or ester of valeric acid. The valerate ion is C4H9COO− (valeric acid minus one hydrogen ion). Many steroid-based pharmaceuticals, for example ones based on betamethasone or hydrocortisone, include the steroid as the valerate ester. ==Examples== == See also == ...
• (n.) A salt of valeric acid.
Val'er·ate noun (Chemistry) A salt of valeric acid. 
Type: Term Pronunciation: val′ĕr-āt Definitions: 1. A salt of valeric acid; some forms are still used in modern medicine. Synonyms: valerianate