C112208

Cyclopentanol

99%

• Synonym(s): 1-Cyclopentanol, Cyclopentyl alcohol, Hydroxycyclopentane
• Linear Formula: C₅H₉OH
• CAS Number: 96-41-3
• Molecular Weight: 86.13
• Beilstein: 1900556
• EC Number: 202-504-8
• MDL number: MFCD00001363
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• PubChem Substance ID: 24892351
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• Assay: 99%
• form: liquid
• refractive index: n20/D 1.453 (lit.)
• bp: 139-140 °C (lit.)
• mp: −19 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.948 g/mL at 20 °C; 0.949 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• SMILES string: OC1CCCC1
• InChI: 1S/C5H10O/c6-5-3-1-2-4-5/h5-6H,1-4H2
• InChI key: XCIXKGXIYUWCLL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

Application

Cyclopentanol can be used as:

• An alkylating agent in the preparation of alkylated aromatic compounds using Fe³⁺-montmorillonite catalyst via Friedel–Crafts alkylation reaction.
• A reactant in the acylation of alcohols with an acid anhydride or acid chloride.
• A substrate in the synthesis of high-density polycyclic aviation fuel by the Guerbet reaction.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H226
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P370 + P378
• Hazard Classifications: Flam. Liq. 3
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 123.8 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 51 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves