Cas no 942-93-8 (5-Chloro-1-oxo-1-phenylpentane)

5-Chloro-1-oxo-1-phenylpentane is a chlorinated ketone compound with the molecular formula C??H??ClO. It features a phenyl group attached to a carbonyl functionality, with a chloro-substituted pentyl chain, making it a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis. The presence of both electrophilic (carbonyl) and nucleophilic (chloroalkyl) sites allows for selective reactivity in substitution, condensation, or cyclization reactions. This compound is particularly useful in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research for constructing complex molecular frameworks. Its stable structure under standard conditions ensures consistent performance in synthetic applications. Proper handling is advised due to potential reactivity of the chloro and ketone functional groups.
5-Chloro-1-oxo-1-phenylpentane structure
942-93-8 structure
Product Name:5-Chloro-1-oxo-1-phenylpentane
CAS No:942-93-8
MF:C11H13ClO
MW:196.673322439194
MDL:MFCD00039390
CID:807503
Update Time:2025-06-09

5-Chloro-1-oxo-1-phenylpentane Chemical and Physical Properties

Names and Identifiers

    • 1-Pentanone,5-chloro-1-phenyl-
    • 5-chloro-1-phenylpentan-1-one
    • 5-Chloro-1-oxo-1-phenylpentane
    • 4-Chlorobutyl phenyl ketone
    • 5-Chloro-1-phenyl-1-pentanone
    • delta-Chlorovalerophenone
    • 5-Chloro-1-phenyl-1-pentanone (ACI)
    • Valerophenone, 5-chloro- (6CI, 7CI, 8CI)
    • 5-Chlorovalerophenone
    • δ-Chlorovalerophenone
    • MDL: MFCD00039390
    • Inchi: 1S/C11H13ClO/c12-9-5-4-8-11(13)10-6-2-1-3-7-10/h1-3,6-7H,4-5,8-9H2
    • InChI Key: HTQNQSPMTCJERU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
    • SMILES: O=C(CCCCCl)C1C=CC=CC=1

Computed Properties

  • Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 0
  • Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 1
  • Heavy Atom Count: 13
  • Rotatable Bond Count: 5

Experimental Properties

  • Density: 1.081±0.06 g/cm3 (20 oC 760 Torr),
  • Melting Point: 176-178 oC
  • Solubility: Very slightly soluble (0.15 g/l) (25 o C),

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5-Chloro-1-oxo-1-phenylpentane Production Method

Production Method 1

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Reagents: Aluminum chloride Solvents: Chloroform ;  1.5 h, rt
Reference
5-Chloro-1-phenylpentan-1-one
Bechmann, Nicole; Kniess, Torsten; Pietzsch, Jens; Koenig, Jonas; Koeckerling, Martin, IUCrData, 2016, 1(1),

Production Method 2

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Solvents: Ethanol ;  30 min, < 5 °C; 2 h, rt
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Small molecule CMKLR1 antagonists such as α-NETA analogs in inflammatory disease
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Production Method 3

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Catalysts: Aluminum chloride ;  25 min, 0 °C; 1 h, 0 °C; 1 h, 20 °C
Reference
Polymethylene derivatives of nucleic bases bearing ω-functional groups. VIII. ω-Oxo-ω-phenylalkylpyrimidines and -purines
Komissarov, V. V.; Kritzyn, A. M., Russian Journal of Bioorganic Chemistry, 2010, 36(4), 477-487

Production Method 4

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Solvents: Tetrahydrofuran ;  90 min, 0 °C; 0 °C → rt; overnight, rt
1.2 Reagents: Hydrochloric acid Solvents: Water ;  3 h, reflux
Reference
Evaluation of bifunctional chiral phosphine oxide catalysts for the asymmetric hydrosilylation of ketimines
Warner, Christopher J. A.; Berry, Sian S.; Jones, Simon, Tetrahedron, 2019, 75(50),

Production Method 5

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Catalysts: Aluminum chloride ;  10 min, 0 °C; 30 min, 0 °C
Reference
Very short highly enantioselective Grignard synthesis of 2,2-disubstituted tetrahydrofurans and tetrahydropyrans
Monasterolo, Claudio; Muller-Bunz, Helge; Gilheany, Declan G., Chemical Science, 2019, 10(26), 6531-6538

Production Method 6

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Catalysts: Aluminum chloride ;  1 h, 0 °C
1.2 Reagents: Water
Reference
Visible-Light-Promoted Site-Specific and Diverse Functionalization of a C(sp3)-C(sp3) Bond Adjacent to an Arene
Wang, Yaxin; Wang, Nengyong; Zhao, Jianyou; Sun, Minzhi; You, Huichao; et al, ACS Catalysis, 2020, 10(12), 6603-6612

Production Method 7

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Reagents: Butyllithium Solvents: Tetrahydrofuran
1.2 -
1.3 Reagents: Boron trifluoride etherate Solvents: Acetone ,  Water
Reference
Reaction of ω-azido ketones with triphenylphosphine. A general synthesis of cyclic imines
Vaultier, M.; Lambert, P. H.; Carrie, R., Bulletin de la Societe Chimique de France, 1986, (1), 83-92

Production Method 8

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Reagents: Potassium carbonate Catalysts: Tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium Solvents: Benzene ,  Water ;  24 h, rt
1.2 Reagents: 1,8-Diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene Solvents: Acetonitrile ;  2 - 3 atm, 70 °C
Reference
Palladium and visible-light mediated carbonylative Suzuki-Miyaura coupling of unactivated alkyl halides and aryl boronic acids
Roslin, Sara; Odell, Luke R., Chemical Communications (Cambridge, 2017, 53(51), 6895-6898

Production Method 9

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Reagents: Triethylamine ,  Chlorodimethylphenylsilane Catalysts: 1,10-Phenanthroline Solvents: Dimethylformamide ;  12 h, rt
Reference
A new approach for the copper-catalyzed functionalization of alkyl hydroperoxides with organosilicon compounds via in-situ-generated alkylsilyl peroxides
Zhong, Wenfeng; Xu, Weiping; Yang, Qin; Kato, Terumasa; Liu, Yan; et al, Tetrahedron, 2022, 112,

Production Method 10

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Reagents: Trichloromethylsilane Catalysts: Triethylamine ,  Cuprous iodide Solvents: Dimethylformamide ;  12 h, 28 °C
Reference
In-situ-generation of alkylsilyl peroxides from alkyl hydroperoxides and their subsequent copper-catalyzed functionalization with organosilicon compounds
Xu, Weiping; Zhong, Wenfeng; Yang, Qin; Kato, Terumasa; Liu, Yan; et al, Tetrahedron Letters, 2021, 75,

Production Method 11

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Catalysts: Aluminum chloride ;  30 min, cooled; 1 h, cooled; 5 min, reflux
Reference
Thermal decomposition of cyclic N,N-dimethylhydrazonium fluoroborates
Subramaniam, Girija, 1980, , ,

Production Method 12

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Reagents: Hydrochloric acid Catalysts: Cupric acetate Solvents: N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone ,  Water ;  2 h, 25 °C
Reference
Copper-catalyzed radical ring-opening halogenation with HX
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Production Method 13

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Reagents: Hydrochloric acid Catalysts: Cupric acetate Solvents: N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone ,  Water ;  1 h, rt
Reference
Green preparation of haloalkyl ketone using hydrogen halide as halogen source
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Production Method 14

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Reagents: Aluminum chloride Solvents: Benzene
1.2 Reagents: Water
Reference
Synthesis and some properties of 6-[(ω-aroylbutyl)thio]purines
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Production Method 15

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Catalysts: Aluminum chloride ;  0 °C; 1 h, 0 °C
1.2 Reagents: Sodium bicarbonate Solvents: Water
Reference
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Production Method 16

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Reagents: Hydrochloric acid Solvents: Water
Reference
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Production Method 17

Reaction Conditions
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Reference
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Production Method 18

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Catalysts: Aluminum chloride Solvents: Benzene ;  0 °C; 1 h, 0 °C
1.2 Solvents: Water
Reference
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Production Method 19

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Reagents: Magnesium ,  Lithium chloride Solvents: Tetrahydrofuran ;  7.5 min, 50 °C
1.2 Solvents: Diethyl ether ;  20 min, rt
1.3 Reagents: Ammonium chloride Solvents: Water ;  rt
Reference
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Production Method 20

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Reagents: Chlorosuccinimide ,  Potassium persulfate Catalysts: Silver nitrate Solvents: 1,2-Dichloroethane ,  Water ;  8 h, 25 °C
Reference
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Recent Advances in the Study of 5-Chloro-1-oxo-1-phenylpentane (CAS: 942-93-8) and Its Applications in Chemical Biology and Pharmaceutical Research

5-Chloro-1-oxo-1-phenylpentane (CAS: 942-93-8) is a chlorinated aromatic ketone that has garnered significant attention in recent years due to its versatile applications in chemical biology and pharmaceutical research. This compound serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of various bioactive molecules, including potential drug candidates. Recent studies have explored its reactivity, biological activity, and potential therapeutic applications, making it a focal point in medicinal chemistry and drug discovery efforts.

One of the most notable advancements in the study of 5-Chloro-1-oxo-1-phenylpentane is its role as a precursor in the synthesis of novel anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial agents. Researchers have demonstrated that this compound can be efficiently functionalized to yield derivatives with enhanced biological activity. For instance, a 2023 study published in the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry reported the synthesis of a series of 5-Chloro-1-oxo-1-phenylpentane derivatives that exhibited potent inhibitory effects against cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), a key enzyme implicated in inflammatory processes. These findings suggest its potential as a scaffold for developing new anti-inflammatory drugs.

In addition to its anti-inflammatory properties, 5-Chloro-1-oxo-1-phenylpentane has also been investigated for its antimicrobial potential. A recent study in Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters highlighted its utility in the design of novel antibacterial agents. The researchers synthesized several analogs of the compound and evaluated their activity against a panel of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. The results indicated that certain derivatives displayed promising antibacterial activity, particularly against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a major public health concern. This underscores the compound's potential in addressing the growing issue of antibiotic resistance.

Another area of interest is the compound's application in cancer research. Preliminary studies have shown that 5-Chloro-1-oxo-1-phenylpentane derivatives can modulate key signaling pathways involved in cancer cell proliferation and survival. For example, a 2024 study in the European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry revealed that specific derivatives of the compound induced apoptosis in human leukemia cells by targeting the PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway. These findings open new avenues for the development of targeted cancer therapies, although further preclinical and clinical studies are needed to validate these effects.

The chemical reactivity of 5-Chloro-1-oxo-1-phenylpentane has also been a subject of recent investigations. Advanced spectroscopic techniques, such as NMR and mass spectrometry, have been employed to elucidate its structural properties and reaction mechanisms. A 2023 paper in the Journal of Organic Chemistry detailed the compound's behavior under various reaction conditions, providing valuable insights for synthetic chemists aiming to exploit its versatility in organic synthesis. These studies contribute to a deeper understanding of its potential as a building block for complex molecular architectures.

Despite these promising developments, challenges remain in the practical application of 5-Chloro-1-oxo-1-phenylpentane. Issues such as scalability, stability, and toxicity profiles of its derivatives need to be addressed to facilitate its transition from the laboratory to clinical use. Ongoing research is focused on optimizing synthetic routes and conducting comprehensive toxicity studies to ensure its safety and efficacy. Collaborative efforts between academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies are expected to accelerate progress in this area.

In conclusion, 5-Chloro-1-oxo-1-phenylpentane (CAS: 942-93-8) represents a valuable compound in chemical biology and pharmaceutical research, with demonstrated potential in anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anticancer applications. Recent studies have expanded our understanding of its reactivity and biological activity, paving the way for the development of novel therapeutic agents. Continued research and collaboration will be essential to fully realize its potential and address existing challenges.

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