[{"from": "human", "value": "Could you give me a brief overview of this molecule? [C][C][C][C][C][=Branch1][C][=O][O-1]"}, {"from": "gpt", "value": "The molecule is a short-chain fatty acid anion that is the conjugate base of valeric acid; present in ester form as component of many steroid-based pharmaceuticals. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is a short-chain fatty acid anion and a straight-chain saturated fatty acid anion. It is a conjugate base of a valeric acid."}]