valeroˈnitrile Chem.
Also -yle, -il.
[f. valero- + nitrile.]
Cyanide of tetryl.
| 1847 W. Gregory Handbk. Org. Chem. (ed. 2) 597 Valeronitrile..may be derived from valerianate of ammonia. 1848 Fownes Elem. Chem. (ed. 2) 542 Alkalis convert valeronitril into valerianic acid and ammonia. 1857 Miller Elem. Chem., Org. 627 If it be distilled with dilute sulphuric acid and peroxide of manganese, valeronitrile with carbonic acid and water are produced. |