Cyclopentanone
Description
Cyclopentanone is a colorless, clear, flammable cyclic ketone liquid with a mild acetone-like odor. It has moderate reactivity due to its carbonyl group and five-membered ring, is slightly soluble in water but miscible with most organic solvents, and is chemically stable under normal conditions, making it suitable as an industrial intermediate and specialty solvent.
Category
Pharmaceutical Intermediates/ Aroma Chemicals
CAS no
120-92-3
Purity
>=99%
Formula
C5H8O
Molecular Weight
53.491 g/mol
Synonyms
Ketopentamethylene
Form
Liquid
Uses
It is widely used in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, fragrances, and fine chemical synthesis.
Cyclopentanone is also used as a solvent for resins, coatings, adhesives, and inks, and as a precursor for cyclopentanol, cyclopentylamine, and aroma chemicals.
