2-Bromovalerophenone: A Comprehensive Overview

Description

2-Bromovalerophenone is a valerophenone derivative.

Physical and chemical properties

2-Bromovalerophenone is a transparent colorless or pale yellow oily liquid that is a aromatic ketone derivative, density: 1.31 g/cm3; boiling point: 282.267°С (at a pressure of up to 1 atm); fire point: 42.5°C, refractive index: 1.5418. The substance is a hydrophobic compound, insoluble in water, but soluble in most organic solvents such as methanol, isopropanol, hexane, ethyl acetate, dichloromethane and acetone.

Applications

2-Bromovalerophenone is used in the pharmaceutical industry for production of medicines having calming effect on the nervous system. It is also used in the perfumery industry as a component of some flavorants. It is primary raw material for creation of substances that slow down the speed of chemical reactions (inhibitors).

Toxicity

2-Bromovalerophenone is an extremely toxic and physiologically dangerous.

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