Pentanoyl chloride
Pentanoyl chloride is an acyl chloride derived from pentanoic acid. It is a colorless liquid that is used to attach the valeroyl group. It is usually produced by chlorination of valeric acid.
Reactions
Like related acyl chlorides, valeroyl chloride hydrolyzes readily:Alcohols react to give esters:
Amines react to give amides:
Benzene reacts under conditions of the Friedel-Crafts reaction to give valerophenone: