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Cyclopentanone, 99%

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CAS: 120-92-3 | C5H8O | 84.12 g/mol

Cyclopentanone is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of rubber adhesives, synthetic resins, pharmaceuticals and biologically active compounds. It acts as precursor for the preparation of cyclopentamine and also pentethylcyclanone, cyclopentobarbital. It is a useful laboratory reagent and is used as thinner for epoxies. It can also be used as a solvent in paint and varnish removers and for electronic applications. As a dry cleaning agent, it is used for oil extraction. It is also involved in the preparation of cyclopentanone derivatives like cyclopenylamine and cyclopentanol which find application in the perfume industry.

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.

Applications
Cyclopentanone is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of rubber adhesives, synthetic resins, pharmaceuticals and biologically active compounds. It acts as precursor for the preparation of cyclopentamine and also pentethylcyclanone, cyclopentobarbital. It is a useful laboratory reagent and is used as thinner for epoxies. It can also be used as a solvent in paint and varnish removers and for electronic applications. As a dry cleaning agent, it is used for oil extraction. It is also involved in the preparation of cyclopentanone derivatives like cyclopenylamine and cyclopentanol which find application in the perfume industry.

Solubility
Slightly miscible with water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong reducing agents, strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 120-92-3
Molecular Formula C5H8O
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 84.12
MDL Number MFCD00001409
InChI Key BGTOWKSIORTVQH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym adipic ketone, ketocyclopentane, ketopentamethylene, adipinketon, dumasin, cyclopentanon, oxocyclopentane, cyclopentan-1-one, unii-220w81tn3s, cyclopentyloxy
PubChem CID 8452
ChEBI CHEBI:16486
IUPAC Name cyclopentanone
SMILES O=C1CCCC1

Specifications

Melting Point -51°C
Density 0.949
Boiling Point 130°C to 131°C
Flash Point 30°C (86°F)
Odor Petrol-like
Refractive Index 1.437
Quantity 250 mL
UN Number UN2245
Beilstein 605573
Merck Index 14,2743
Solubility Information Slightly miscible with water.
Formula Weight 84.12
Percent Purity 99%
Chemical Name or Material Cyclopentanone
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Hazard Category H226-H315-H319
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H226-H315-H319
Flammable liquid and vapour.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary Statement P210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P243-P264b-P280-P303+P361+P353-P305+P351+P338-P332+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: CYCLOPENTANONE
EINECSNumber 204-435-9
RTECSNumber GY4725000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures

RUO – Research Use Only

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