Cyclopentene
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IUPAC name
Cyclopentene | |||
Identifiers | |||
142-29-0 | |||
ChEBI | CHEBI:49155 | ||
ChEMBL | ChEMBL1797299 | ||
ChemSpider | 8544 | ||
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Jmol-3D images | Image | ||
PubChem | 8882 | ||
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Properties | |||
C5H8 | |||
Molar mass | 68.11 g/mol | ||
Density | 0.771 g/cm3 | ||
Melting point | −135 °C (−211 °F; 138 K) | ||
Boiling point | 44 to 46 °C (111 to 115 °F; 317 to 319 K) | ||
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Flash point | −29 °C (−20 °F; 244 K) | ||
Related compounds | |||
Related compounds |
Cyclopentadiene Cyclobutene | ||
Except where noted otherwise, data is given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa) | |||
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Cyclopentene is a chemical compound with the formula C5H8.[1] 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.
References
- ↑ "cyclopentene". Retrieved June 15, 2012.
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