Cyclopentene - Materials / Alfa Chemistry

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Cyclopentene

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Catalog Number

ACMA00016903

Product Name

Cyclopentene

Category

Polymers

Description

Cyclopentene appears as a colorless liquid. Less dense than water and insoluble in water. Flash point below 0°F. Vapors heavier than air. Inhalation of high concentrations may be narcotic. Used to make rubber and plastics.;Liquid

IUPAC Name

cyclopentene

Molecular Weight

68.12g/mol

Molecular Formula

C5H8

Canonical SMILES

C1CC=CC1

InChI

InChI=1S/C5H8/c1-2-4-5-3-1/h1-2H,3-5H2

InChI Key

LPIQUOYDBNQMRZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Boiling Point

112 °F at 760 mm Hg (USCG, 1999);44.2 °C

Melting Point

-211 °F (USCG, 1999);-135.1 °C

Flash Point

-30 °F (USCG, 1999)

Density

0.774 (USCG, 1999)

Solubility

0.01 M

Application

Cyclopentene serves as a versatile compound in various industrial applications due to its unique chemical properties. As a cycloalkene with an endocyclic double bond, cyclopentene acts as a critical intermediate in the production of a wide range of products. It plays a pivotal role in organic synthesis, particularly in the cross-linking of resins, and is integral to the manufacturing processes in sectors such as agrochemicals, dyestuffs, and pharmaceuticals. Additionally, its utility extends to the synthesis of plastics and rubber, making it an essential monomer in these industries. Cyclopentene's reactivity with other chemicals also allows for the creation of specialized compounds like 1,1,2-Trimethylcyclohexane, further highlighting its importance in chemical synthesis.

Complexity

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count

EC Number

205-532-9

Exact Mass

68.0626g/mol

Formal Charge

Heavy Atom Count

Monoisotopic Mass

68.0626g/mol

NSC Number

5160