Valerophenone

• CAT Number: R056037
• CAS Number: 1009-14-9
• Molecular Formula: C11H14O
• Molecular Weight: 162.23
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1-Phenyl-1-pentanone; Butyl Phenyl Ketone; NSC 58959; Pentanophenone; Phenyl Butyl Ketone; n-Butyl Phenyl Ketone; n-Valerophenone
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 1-phenylpentan-1-one
• InChI: InChI=1S/C11H14O/c1-2-3-9-11(12)10-7-5-4-6-8-10/h4-8H,2-3,9H2,1H3
• InChIKey: XKGLSKVNOSHTAD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCCCC(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1

Valerophenone(CAT: R056037), also known as pentanophenone, is an aromatic ketone with the molecular formula C₁₁H₁₄O, consisting of a benzene ring bonded to a pentyl side chain via a carbonyl group. It appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a characteristic aromatic odor and is soluble in most organic solvents. Valerophenone serves as an important intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of pharmaceuticals, fragrances, and agrochemicals. Its ketone functionality makes it useful in photochemical studies, radical reactions, and as a reagent in various carbon–carbon bond-forming processes, offering versatility in both laboratory research and industrial applications.