Description

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Valerophenone, also known as pentanophenone, is an aromatic ketone where a benzene ring is substituted with a pentanoyl group. This compound serves as a vital precursor in the synthesis of α-PVP, a stimulant drug. The present document offers a thorough exploration of Valerophenone, physical and chemical properties, relevant chemical information, various synthesis techniques, closing statements, and a comprehensive bibliography.

General Information About Valerophenone [1-5]

Other synonyms names of Valerophenone are: Butyl phenyl ketone; Pentanophenone; 1-Phenyl-1-pentanone; 2-propylacetophenone; 1-phenyl-pentan-1-one; 4-methyl butyrophenone

IUPAC Name of Valerophenone: 1-phenylpentan-1-one

CAS number is 1009-14-9

Trade name is Valerophenone

Physico-Chemical Properties of Valerophenone [1-5]

• Molecular Formula C₁₁H₁₄O
• Molar Weight 162.23 g/mol
• Boiling point 244-245 °C
• Melting Point -9 and -9.4 °C
• Refraction index 1.5143
• Density 0.975-0.978 g/mL
• Solubility: in water 137.3 mg/L at 25 °C; soluble in organic solvents
• Color/Form: colourless liquid; light yellow

Structural formula present on Figure 1.