Cyclopentanol

Chemical properties

colourless liquid

The Uses of Cyclopentanol

Cyclopentanol is a versatile compound used as a building block, intermediate and solvent.

The Uses of Cyclopentanol

A versatile compound used as a building block, intermediate, and solvent.

The Uses of Cyclopentanol

Cyclopentanol can be used as:

• An alkylating agent in the preparation of alkylated aromatic compounds using Fe³⁺-montmorillonite catalyst via Friedel–Crafts alkylation reaction.
• A reactant in the acylation of alcohols with an acid anhydride or acid chloride.
• A substrate in the synthesis of high-density polycyclic aviation fuel by the Guerbet reaction.

What are the applications of Application

Cyclopentanol is a versatile compound used as a building block, intermediate, and solvent

Definition

ChEBI: The simplest member of the class of cyclopentanols bearing a single hydroxy substituent. The parent of the class of cyclopentanols.

General Description

A colorless viscous liquid with a pleasant odor. Slightly less dense than water. Flash point 124°F. Vapors heavier than air. Used to make perfumes and pharmaceuticals.

Air & Water Reactions

Flammable. Soluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

Cyclopentanol is an alcohol. Flammable and/or toxic gases are generated by the combination of alcohols with alkali metals, nitrides, and strong reducing agents. They react with oxoacids and carboxylic acids to form esters plus water. Oxidizing agents convert them to aldehydes or ketones. Alcohols exhibit both weak acid and weak base behavior. They may initiate the polymerization of isocyanates and epoxides.

Health Hazard

May cause toxic effects if inhaled or absorbed through skin. Inhalation or contact with material may irritate or burn skin and eyes. Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution.

Fire Hazard

HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames. Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along ground and collect in low or confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks). Vapor explosion hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers. Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard. Containers may explode when heated. Many liquids are lighter than water.