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2-Cyclopenten-1-one, 98%
Description
2-Cyclopenten-1-one is a versatile electrophile employed in various addition reactions including conjugate addition of organocopper nucleophiles, Michael reaction with silyl enol ethers and siloxanes. It is also used in Diels-Alder cycloadditions and phosphoniosilylations.
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2-Cyclopenten-1-one is a versatile electrophile employed in various addition reactions including conjugate addition of organocopper nucleophiles, Michael reaction with silyl enol ethers and siloxanes. It is also used in Diels-Alder cycloadditions and phosphoniosilylations.
Solubility
Miscible with alcohol and ether. Immiscible with water.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Store in cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents and strong bases.
Specifications
Specifications
| Density | 1.01 |
| Boiling Point | 150°C |
| Flash Point | 42°C (108°F) |
| Odor | Characteristic |
| Refractive Index | 1.481 |
| Quantity | 5 g |
| UN Number | UN1224 |
| Solubility Information | Miscible with alcohol and ether. Immiscible with water. |
| Formula Weight | 82.1 |
| Percent Purity | 98% |
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Safety and Handling
- 2-Cyclopenten-1-one
- Warning
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Flammable liquid Category 3
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P312-IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician/ if you feel unwell.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 2-Cyclopenten-1-one
RUO – Research Use Only
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