Cyclopentene oxide, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Cyclopentene oxide is used to prepare beta-amino alcohols by reacting with aromatic amines using bismuth trichloride as a catalyst.

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Applications
Cyclopentene oxide is used to prepare beta-amino alcohols by reacting with aromatic amines using bismuth trichloride as a catalyst.

Solubility
Immiscible with water.

Notes
Store in a cool place. Incompatible with acids, bases and oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 285-67-6
• Molecular Formula: C5H8O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 84.12
• MDL Number: MFCD00005161
• InChI Key: GJEZBVHHZQAEDB-UHFFFAOYNA-N
• Synonym: cyclopentene oxide, 6-oxabicyclo 3.1.0 hexane, 1,2-epoxycyclopentane, cyclopentane oxide, cyclopentene epoxide, epoxycyclopentane, cis-1,2-epoxycyclopentane, cyclopentane, 1,2-epoxy, 6-oxa-bicyclo 3.1.0 hexane
• PubChem CID: 9244
• IUPAC Name: 6-oxabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane
• SMILES: C1CC2OC2C1

• Density: 0.965
• Boiling Point: 101°C to 102°C
• Flash Point: 10°C (50°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.434
• Quantity: 5 g
• UN Number: UN1993
• Beilstein: 102495
• Solubility Information: Immiscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 84.12
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: Cyclopentene oxide

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