2-Chlorophenyl cyclopentyl ketone is used as a reagent in the preparation of bicyclic and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. It acts as a pharmaceutical intermediate and also as an intermediate of ketamine.
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Applications2-Chlorophenyl cyclopentyl ketone is used as a reagent in the preparation of bicyclic and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. It acts as a pharmaceutical intermediate and also as an intermediate of ketamine.
SolubilitySlightly miscible with chloroform and ethyl acetate.
NotesIncompatible with oxidizing agents.