2-methylcyclopentenone
- CAS NO.:1120-73-6
- Empirical Formula: C6H8O
- Molecular Weight: 96.13
- MDL number: MFCD00012275
- EINECS: 627-283-9
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-04-24 14:58:42
What is 2-methylcyclopentenone?
Chemical properties
CLEAR YELLOW LIQUID
The Uses of 2-methylcyclopentenone
2-Methyl-2-cyclopentenone is used in preparation for molecular characterization of the pyrolysis of biomass.
Definition
ChEBI: 2-Methyl-2-cyclopenten-1-one is a cyclic ketone.
Synthesis Reference(s)
The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 49, p. 950, 1984 DOI: 10.1021/jo00179a044
Synthesis, p. 1009, 1984 DOI: 10.1055/s-1984-31052
General Description
Diels-Alder reactions of 2-methyl-2-cyclopenten-1-one with 1-ethenylhydronaphthalenes were studied.
Properties of 2-methylcyclopentenone
| Boiling point: | 158-161 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 0.979 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| refractive index | n |
| Flash point: | 120 °F |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| solubility | Chloroform (Sparingly), Methanol (Slightly) |
| form | Liquid |
| color | Clear yellow |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 1120-73-6 |
Safety information for 2-methylcyclopentenone
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Flame Flammables GHS02 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H226:Flammable liquids |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. |
Computed Descriptors for 2-methylcyclopentenone
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