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Cyclopentene
Organic compound; 5-sided hydrocarbon ring / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cyclopentene is a chemical compound with the formula (CH2)3(CH)2. It is a colorless liquid with a petrol-like odor. It has few applications, and thus is mainly used as a minor component of gasoline, present in concentrations of less than 1%.[1][2] It is one of the principal cycloalkenes.
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Cyclopentene | |||
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.005.030 ![]() | ||
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C5H8 | |||
Molar mass | 68.11 g/mol | ||
Density | 0.771 g/cm3 | ||
Melting point | −135 °C (−211 °F; 138 K) | ||
Boiling point | 44 to 46 °C (111 to 115 °F; 317 to 319 K) | ||
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Flash point | −29 °C (−20 °F; 244 K) | ||
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Cyclopentadiene Cyclobutene | ||
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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