Cyclopentene oxide

Synonym(s):1,2-Epoxycyclopentane;6-Oxabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane

Clear colorless to very faintly yellow liquid

Cyclopentene oxide is used to prepare beta-amino alcohols by reacting with aromatic amines using bismuth trichloride as a catalyst.

Cyclopentene oxide is a laboratory chemical used in the synthesis of various chemicals

Melting point:	136-137 °C
Boiling point:	102 °C(lit.)
Density	0.964 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.434(lit.)
Flash point:	50 °F
storage temp.	2-8°C
form	Liquid
color	Clear colorless to very faintly yellow
Water Solubility	Immiscible with water.
BRN	102495
InChI	InChI=1S/C5H8O/c1-2-4-5(3-1)6-4/h4-5H,1-3H2
CAS DataBase Reference	285-67-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	cis-1,2-Epoxycyclopentane(285-67-6)
EPA Substance Registry System	6-Oxabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane (285-67-6)

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Flame Flammables GHS02 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H225:Flammable liquids H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.