Cyclopentene

Cyclopentene
Cyclopentene
Identifiers
CAS number 142-29-0 YesY
PubChem 8882
ChemSpider 8544 YesY
ChEBI CHEBI:49155
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Properties
Molecular formula C5H8
Molar mass 68.11 g/mol
Density 0.744 g/cm3
Melting point

-135 °C

Boiling point

44 °C

Hazards
NFPA 704
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Flash point -29 °C
Related compounds
Related compounds Cyclopentadiene
Cyclobutene
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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
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Cyclopentene is a chemical compound with the formula C5H8. It is a colorless liquid with a petrol-like odor. It is one of the cycloalkenes.

Cyclopentene is produced industrially in large amounts. It is used as a monomer for synthesis of plastics, and in a number of chemical syntheses.

It can be obtained from vinylcyclopropane in the vinylcyclopropane-cyclopentene rearrangement.

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