Cyclopentane / Cyclopentan /CAS:287-92-3
specification
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Item |
Specifications |
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Appearance |
liquid |
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Colour |
Colorless transparent |
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Odour |
Similar to gasoline |
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Melting point |
-94°C (lit.) |
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Boiling point |
50°C (lit.) |
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Density |
0.751 g/mL at 25°C (lit.) |
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Vapor density |
~2 (vs air) |
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Vapor pressure |
18.93 psi (55°C) |
| Refractive index |
n₂₀/D 1.405 (lit.) |
| Flash point |
−35°F |
| Storage conditions |
Store below +30°C |
Usage
Cyclopentane is a cyclic hydrocarbon with low boiling point and environmental friendliness, widely used in industries. Its main uses are as follows:
1. **Refrigerant & Blowing Agent** It replaces ozone-harming substances (like CFCs) to make insulation foam for fridges, freezers, and building walls. It also works as a refrigerant in low-temperature systems (e.g., industrial cold storage) due to zero ozone depletion risk.
2. **Organic Synthesis Raw Material** It’s used to produce cyclopentanol (for resins/coatings) and cyclopentanone (for drugs, pesticides) via oxidation. It also helps make high-performance polymers for cars and electronics.
3. **Solvent** It cleans metal parts (e.g., electronic components) by dissolving grease, and is used in labs to extract non-polar compounds or as a low-temperature reaction medium.
4. **Fuel Additive** Blended into gasoline/aviation fuel to boost octane number (improving engine anti-knock performance). It can also be a supplementary fuel for small devices like camping stoves.
5. **Other Uses** It calibrates lab instruments (e.g., gas chromatographs) and acts as a model compound in hydrocarbon chemistry research.
Packaging and Shipping
Drum /ISOTANK or as customer requirements.
Belongs to common goods and can deliver by ocean
Keep and storage
Shelf life:24 month from date of manufacture in original unopened packaging stored in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight, water.
Ventilated warehouse, Low temperature drying, Separated from oxidants, acids.
