Valerophenone

It is a colorless liquid that is soluble in organic solvents.

It is usually prepared by the acylation of benzene using valeryl chloride.

[1] Being prochiral, valerophenone undergoes enantioselective hydrogenation to the corresponding alcohol.

[3][4] Valerophenone is also an inhibitor of the enzyme carbonyl reductase.

This article about an aromatic compound is a stub.

Skeletal formula of valerophenone
Ball-and-stick model of the valerophenone molecule
NFPA 704 four-colored diamond Health 2: Intense or continued but not chronic exposure could cause temporary incapacitation or possible residual injury. E.g. chloroform Flammability 1: Must be pre-heated before ignition can occur. Flash point over 93 °C (200 °F). E.g. canola oil Instability (yellow): no hazard code Special hazards (white): no code