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Cyclopentene

SKU 90037694 CAS 142-29-0 Available on enquiry

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Cyclopentene is a cyclic alkene used in organic synthesis, particularly in the production of polymers and pharmaceutical intermediates. It is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor, used as a monomer in ring-opening metathesis polymerization to produce polypentenamer rubbers. CAS: 142-29-0. Molekula supplies Cyclopentene from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU: 90037694
CAS Number: 142-29-0
IUPAC Name: cyclopentene
EC Number: 205-532-9
Exact Mass: 68.0626
SMILES: C1CC=CC1
InChIKey: LPIQUOYDBNQMRZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI: InChI=1S/C5H8/c1-2-4-5-3-1/h1-2H,3-5H2
PubChem CID: 8882

Synonyms

1-Cyclopentene
LPIQUOYDBNQMRZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
WLN: L5UTJ

Literature values

Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.

Melting Point: -135 °C
Boiling Point: 44.4 °C at 760 mmHg
Vapour Pressure: 380 mmHg

Source: PubChem CID 8882 (CAMEO Chemicals, Haz-Map)

Frequently asked questions

What is cyclopentene used for?

Cyclopentene is primarily used as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of cyclopentene?

The chemical formula is C5H8, and the molecular weight is 68.12 g/mol.

How should cyclopentene be stored?

Store in a cool, dry place away from light and incompatible materials; keep tightly sealed to prevent polymerization.

What grade of cyclopentene does Molekula supply?

Molekula supplies cyclopentene in technical grade, suitable for industrial and research applications.

Can Molekula supply cyclopentene in bulk?

Yes, Molekula can supply cyclopentene in bulk quantities; please contact our sales team for pricing and logistics.

What documentation comes with a cyclopentene order?

Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) upon request.

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.