Cyclopentane



Cyclopentane
IUPAC name Cyclopentane
Other names pentamethylene
Identifiers
CAS number 287-92-3
RTECS number GY2390000
SMILES C1CCCC1
Properties
Molecular formula C5H10
Molar mass 70.1 g/mol
Appearance clear, colorless liquid
Density 0.751 g/cm3
Melting point

−94 °C

Boiling point

49 °C

Acidity (pKa) ~45
Related Compounds
Related compounds cyclohexane
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox disclaimer and references


Cyclopentane is a highly boiling point is 49 °C.   Cyclopentane is used in the manufacture of kilograms of this chemical per year.