Cyclopentane
TL;DR: Cyclopentane (CAS 287-92-3) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C5H10 and molecular weight 70.07825 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
cyclopentane
Also Known As: CYCLOPENTANE, Pentamethylene, ciclopentano, cyclopentan, Zyklopentan
Application Areas
Top 5 of 22 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C5H10 |
| Molecular Weight | 70.07825 g/mol |
| XLogP | 3.0 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 0.0 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 0 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 0 |
| Exact Mass | 70.07825 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 5 |
| Complexity | 11.0 |
| Melting Point | -137 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Boiling Point | 120.7 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999) |
| Density | 0.74 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Flash Point | less than 20 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Vapor Pressure | 400 mmHg at 88 °F (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Refractive Index | Index of Refraction: 1.4065 at 20 °C/D |
| Solubility | Insoluble (NIOSH, 2024) |
| SMILES | C1CCCC1 |
| InChIKey | RGSFGYAAUTVSQA-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Cyclopentane is used in heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery, as well as polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
A heterocyclic building block supplied by CoreyChem, Cyclopentane (CAS 287-92-3) has the molecular formula C5H10 and a molecular weight of 70.08 g/mol. Reported properties include a density of 0.74 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float g/cm³, a solubility: Insoluble (NIOSH, 2024). Synonyms include CYCLOPENTANE and Pentamethylene.
Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of Cyclopentane
Property Insights of Cyclopentane
The XLogP value of 3.0 indicates that Cyclopentane is lipophilic (fat-soluble), which may influence its absorption, distribution, and formulation strategy. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 0.0 Ų, Cyclopentane exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Cyclopentane has 0 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 0 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Cyclopentane?
The CAS number of Cyclopentane is 287-92-3.
What is the molecular formula of Cyclopentane?
The molecular formula of Cyclopentane is C5H10.
What is the molecular weight of Cyclopentane?
The molecular weight of Cyclopentane is 70.07825 g/mol.
What are the applications of Cyclopentane?
Cyclopentane is used in heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery, as well as polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and...
Where can I buy Cyclopentane?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Cyclopentane?
Yes, CoreyChem provides custom synthesis services for Cyclopentane and related compounds. Contact us with your specific requirements including quantity, purity, and timeline.