Cyclopentene

Cyclopentene is a chemical compound with the formula (CH2)3(CH)2. It is a colorless liquid with a petrol-like odor. It has few applications, and thus is mainly used as a minor component of gasoline, present in concentrations of less than 1%. It is one of the principal cycloalkenes.

Cyclopentene
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
Cyclopentene
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChEBI
ChEMBL
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.005.030
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C5H8/c1-2-4-5-3-1/h1-2H,3-5H2 Y
    Key: LPIQUOYDBNQMRZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y
  • InChI=1/C5H8/c1-2-4-5-3-1/h1-2H,3-5H2
    Key: LPIQUOYDBNQMRZ-UHFFFAOYAS
  • C1CC=CC1
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)
Hazards
NFPA 704 (fire diamond)
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Flash point −29 °C (−20 °F; 244 K)
Related compounds
Related compounds
Cyclopentadiene
Cyclobutene
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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