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Valerone

Val′er-one

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Noun.
(Chem.)
A ketone of valeric acid obtained as an oily liquid.

Definition 2024


valerone

valerone

English

Noun

valerone (uncountable)

  1. (organic chemistry) A ketone, 2,6-dimethyl-4-heptanone, obtained from isovaleric acid

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