Valerophenone

✨Product Desctiption

Valerophenone (also known as 1-phenyl-1-pentanone, Butyl Phenyl Ketone, or Pentanophenone) is an aromatic ketone featuring a pentanoyl group attached to a benzene ring. It appears as a colorless to pale yellow clear liquid with a characteristic aromatic odor. This compound exhibits significant chemical reactivity at the ketone group, making it a versatile and valuable intermediate in organic synthesis.

🧩 Applications

• Pharmaceutical intermediates – used in the synthesis of active drug ingredients.

• Fragrance & flavour – a component in perfumes and spice essences (e.g., pepper, bay leaves).

• UV‑curable coatings & inks – acts as a photoinitiator for rapid curing.

• Industrial solvent – for resins, paints, and degreasers.

• Photochemical research – employed as a probe in carbonyl reductase inhibition studies and photochemical reactions.

• Agrochemicals and cosmetics – used in R&D and as a stabilising agent in formulations.

🏭 Storage Conditions

• Store in a cool, dry, well‑ventilated area, away from direct sunlight and ignition sources.

• Keep container tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption.

• Recommended temperature: below 15 °C (or room temperature in a dark place).

• Incompatible materials: strong oxidising agents, acids, bases, and plastics – store separately.

• Do not store near food or edible products.

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