valerianic
- a variation of valeric.
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From similar investigations of valerianic acid he was led to conclude that fatty acids were oxygen compounds of the radicals hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, &c., combined with the double carbon equivalent C2.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 1 "Châtelet" to "Chicago" by Various
Of this liquid four quantities were taken which were severally acidulated with hydrochloric, propionic, butyric, and valerianic acids, in the proportions above indicated.
From Insectivorous Plants by Darwin, Charles
Both they and the bark contain valerianic acid.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 6 "Groups, Theory of" to "Gwyniad" by Various
It is better prepared in the following manner:—For the preparation of valerianic acid, 1 part of fusel-oil is mixed gradually with 3 parts of sulphuric acid, and 2 parts of water added.
From The Art of Perfumery And Methods of Obtaining the Odors of Plants by Piesse, George William Septimus
Every one must recollect the insupportable smell of rotten apples which fills the laboratory whilst making valerianic acid.
From The Art of Perfumery And Methods of Obtaining the Odors of Plants by Piesse, George William Septimus
