2-CYCLOPENTENE-1-ACETIC ACID

Synonym(s):2-Cyclopenten-1-ylacetic acid

colourless liquid with an unpleasant smell

ChEBI: 2-(2-cyclopentenyl)-ethanoic acid is a carboxylic acid.

The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 46, p. 231, 1981 DOI: 10.1021/jo00315a001
Tetrahedron Letters, 5, p. 3031, 1964 DOI: 10.1002/lipi.19640660210

Melting point:	19 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:	93-94 °C2.5 mm Hg(lit.)
Density	1.047 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.468(lit.)
Flash point:	>230 °F
pka	4.61±0.10(Predicted)
BRN	2042172
Stability:	Stable. Incompatible with bases, oxidizing agents, reducing agents.
CAS DataBase Reference	13668-61-6

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.