1-(4-Chlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-3-pentanone is a versatile organic compound. It is used both as a solvent and in the manufacture of certain insecticides and herbicides. It is also used in biological research, and there are current reports on its ability to inhibit the growth of specific bacteria, fungi and viruses, as well as to reduce the toxicity of specific drugs. It is also considered an antioxidant, neutralising reactive oxygen species and reducing oxidative stress.
