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Valerophenone
Valerophenone, or butyl phenyl ketone, is an aromatic ketone with the formula C 6 H 5 C(O)C 4 H 9 . It is a colorless liquid that is soluble in organic solvents. It is usually prepared by the acylation of benzene using valeryl chloride.
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Valerophenone, or butyl phenyl ketone, is an aromatic ketone with the formula C 6 H 5 C(O)C 4 H 9 . It is a colorless liquid that is soluble in organic solvents. It is usually prepared by the acylation of benzene using valeryl chloride.
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