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Cyclopentene, 97%
Description
Cyclopentene is used in the production of cyclopentene oxide, ketamine, cyclopentyl phenol (disinfectant), aldehyde and cyclopentene glycol. It acts as a monomer and is utilized for the synthesis of plastics and in various chemical syntheses. It is also used in the investigation of [2+2] cycloaddition of diamond (001) surfaces with alkene.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Cyclopentene is used in the production of cyclopentene oxide, ketamine, cyclopentyl phenol (disinfectant), aldehyde and cyclopentene glycol. It acts as a monomer and is utilized for the synthesis of plastics and in various chemical syntheses. It is also used in the investigation of [2+2] cycloaddition of diamond (001) surfaces with alkene.
Solubility
Miscible with ethanol, ether, benzene and organic solvents. Immiscible with water.
Notes
Store in cool place. Air sensitive. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | -135°C |
| Density | 0.773 |
| Boiling Point | 44°C to 45°C |
| Flash Point | −29°C (−20°F) |
| Refractive Index | 1.4225 |
| Quantity | 100 mL |
| UN Number | UN2246 |
| Beilstein | 635707 |
| Solubility Information | Miscible with ethanol,ether,benzene and organic solvents. Immiscible with water. |
| Formula Weight | 68.12 |
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Safety and Handling
- Cyclopentene
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Aspiration toxicity Category 1
- Flammable liquid Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H304-May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
- H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P331-Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P362-Take off contaminated clothing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Cyclopentene
RUO – Research Use Only
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