Chem. Also -on. [f. as prec. + -ONE.] (See quots. 1852, 1868.)
1839. R. D. Thomson, in British Ann., 362. Valeron.
1852. W. Gregory, Handbk. Org. Chem., 237. Valerone,… homologous with acetone, is formed when valerianic acid is heated with excess of baryta.
1868. Watts, Dict. Chem., V. 981. Valerone is a transparent, colourless, mobile liquid, having a pleasant ethereal odour and burning taste.
