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Cyclopentanone, 99%
Description
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.
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.
Specifications
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 | 2500 mL |
| UN Number | UN2245 |
| Beilstein | 605573 |
| Merck Index | 14,2743 |
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Safety and Handling
| 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