Valeric acid, or pentanoic acid, is a straight-chain alkyl carboxylic acid with the chemical formula C 5 H 10 O 2.Like other low-molecular-weight carboxylic acids, it has a very unpleasant odor.t is found naturally in the perennial flowering plant valerian (Valeriana officinalis), from which it gets its name. Its primary use is in the synthesis of its esters. Volatile esters of valeric acid tend to have pleasant odors and are used in perfumes and cosmetics.
Employers' Reimbursements. If your employer offers you a reimbursement plan for your business expenses, you must apply for reimbursement within a reasonable time, and you can only deduct the unreimbursed portion on your taxes.
A bus pass would be deductible in this instance. If you are self-employed and your home is your principal business location, transportation costs, such as commuting to client offices by bus, are deductible business expenses.usiness expenses are deductible, but personal expenses are not. Transportation costs are deemed business-related depending on the need for traveling, such as to and from your personal home, regular business location, temporary work locations and a second job, or away from home overnight.