Cyclopentanone

Chinese alias: cyclopentanone

CAS number :120-92-3

Molecular formula :C5H8O

Molecular weight :84.1164
 

Physical property data

1. Properties: Water white liquid, ether-like odor.

2. Melting point (℃) : -51.3

3. Boiling point (℃) : 130.6

4. Relative density (water =1) : 0.95

5. Relative vapor density (air =1) : 2.3

6. Saturated vapor pressure (kPa) : 1.52 (25℃)

7. Critical pressure (MPa) : 5.2

8. Octanol/water partition coefficient: 0.63

9. Flash point (℃) : 26; 30.5 (CC)

10. Explosion limit (%) : 10.4

11. Lower explosive limit (%) : 1.7
 

Storage method

Store in a cool, ventilated warehouse. Keep away from fire and heat. The storage temperature should not exceed 37℃. Keep the container sealed.

Main use

1. This product is a kind of organic chemical raw material, which is the raw material of medicine and fragrance industry. It can prepare a new flavor methyl hydrojasmonate and is also used for rubber synthesis; Biochemical research and use as insecticide. Used as solvent, medicine, fragrance, pesticide, synthetic rubber intermediate.

2. Used as an intermediate for pharmaceuticals, biological products, pesticides and synthetic rubber.