a. Chem. [f. VALER-IAN + -IC.] = prec.
1852. W. Gregory, Handbk. Org. Chem. (ed. 3), 236. Valerate of oxide of ethyle, or valeric ether.
1857. Miller, Elem. Chem., Org., 128. Under the influence of spongy platinum, amylic alcohol gradually absorbs oxygen,… and valeric acid is produced. Ibid., 139. Valeric aldehyd…. This compound may be obtained in various ways.
1868. Watts, Dict. Chem., V. 979. Valeric bromide. Ibid., Valeric chloride.
