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.
If your trip qualifies, you can deduct train and bus expenses required for travel from your home to the business location. You can also deduct the cost of public transportation used to travel between a bus station or airport and your hotel, as well as transportation between your hotel and work locations.f you work primarily from your home and use public transportation for business purposes, you can deduct 100 percent of these expenses from your taxable income.