Cyclopentanecarbaldehyde
- CAS NO.:872-53-7
- Empirical Formula: C6H10O
- Molecular Weight: 98.14
- MDL number: MFCD00060798
- EINECS: 212-829-7
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2025-01-27 09:38:02

What is Cyclopentanecarbaldehyde?
Chemical properties
Clear colorless to light yellow liquid
The Uses of Cyclopentanecarbaldehyde
Cyclopentanecarboxaldehyde may be used in the synthesis of:
- D,L-trans-2-cyclopentylmethylene-1-nitroso-1-(2-hydroxycyclohexyl)hydrazine
- ethyl 5-cyclopentyl-5-hydroxy-2-pentenoate
- ethyl 3-cyclo entyl-3-hydroxy-2-vinylpropanoate
What are the applications of Application
Cyclopentanecarboxaldehyde is a carbonyl compound
Synthesis Reference(s)
Journal of the American Chemical Society, 96, p. 1623, 1974 DOI: 10.1021/ja00812a074
Synthesis, p. 395, 1988
Tetrahedron Letters, 11, p. 5275, 1970
General Description
Cyclopentanecarboxaldehyde can be prepared from cyclohexene, via copper-catalyzed oxidation with persulfate. It can also be synthesized from mercuric sulfate and cyclohexene.
Properties of Cyclopentanecarbaldehyde
Boiling point: | 140-141 °C (lit.) |
Density | 0.919 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
refractive index | n |
Flash point: | 83 °F |
storage temp. | 2-8°C |
solubility | soluble in Chloroform |
form | Liquid |
color | Clear colorless to light yellow |
Water Solubility | Soluble in water and ethanol |
Exposure limits | ACGIH: TWA 0.1 ppm OSHA: TWA 0.1 ppm(0.4 mg/m3) NIOSH: IDLH 100 mg/m3; TWA 0.1 ppm(0.4 mg/m3) |
CAS DataBase Reference | 872-53-7(CAS DataBase Reference) |
NIST Chemistry Reference | Cyclopentanecarboxaldehyde(872-53-7) |
Safety information for Cyclopentanecarbaldehyde
Signal word | Warning |
Pictogram(s) |
![]() Flame Flammables GHS02 ![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
GHS Hazard Statements |
H226:Flammable liquids H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
Precautionary Statement Codes |
P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P233:Keep container tightly closed. P240:Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241:Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
Computed Descriptors for Cyclopentanecarbaldehyde
InChIKey | VELDYOPRLMJFIK-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
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