Cyclopentene
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| IUPAC name | Cyclopentene |
| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | [142-29-0] |
| SMILES | C1=CCCC1 |
| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C5H8 |
| Molar mass | 68.11 g/mol |
| Density | 0.744 g/cm3 |
| Melting point |
-135 °C |
| Boiling point |
44 °C |
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| NFPA 704 |
 3
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| Flash point | -29 °C |
| Related compounds | |
| Related compounds | Cyclopentadiene Cyclobutene |
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Cyclopentene is a chemical compound with the formula C5H8. It is a colorless liquid with a petrol-like odor. It is one of the cycloalkenes.
Cyclopentene is produced industrially in large amounts. It is used as a monomer for synthesis of plastics, and in a number of chemical syntheses.
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