Cyclopentane CAS 287-92-3

What Cyclopentane Is

Cyclopentane is a saturated five membered ring hydrocarbon and the most volatile common cycloalkane. The colorless liquid is nonpolar, nearly insoluble in water and miscible with alcohol, ether and acetone, and evaporates fast. A flash point below room temperature means high flammability, so cool storage away from ignition sources is required. UATChem supplies foam blowing and industrial material, with assay and impurities on the COA and TDS.

Foam Blowing, Solvent and Synthesis Uses

• Foam blowing. It is a physical blowing agent for rigid polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foam used in refrigerator and freezer cabinets, insulation boards, pipe sections and spray foam, with no ozone depleting potential. It is sometimes blended with normal or iso pentane to tune foam behavior.
• Solvent and extraction. It serves as a nonpolar hydrocarbon solvent, an extraction and cleaning medium and a chromatography reference where a defined volatile cut is wanted.
• Synthesis. It works as a feedstock and process material in organic synthesis and polymerization, including routes to cyclopentanone and cyclopentanol.

Typical Specifications

Assay and impurity levels vary by grade and are reported on the COA and TDS, while safe handling and transport are covered by the SDS; the table below identifies the material.

Packaging, Documents and Ordering

• Regular orders ship in 50 kg blue plastic drums or 150 kg and 200 kg steel drums, and ISO tank shipments can be arranged for large volumes, matching the photos. Keep the liquid sealed and cool, away from heat and flame because of the very low flash point.
• As a flammable liquid (UN 1146), every lot comes with a COA, TDS and SDS, with assay and impurities on the COA and emergency advice on the SDS.
• Samples are available for evaluation. To quote, UATChem needs the grade, quantity, packing and destination port.

FAQ

Q: What is cyclopentane used for?

A: Cyclopentane is a blowing agent for rigid polyurethane foam in refrigerators, panels and spray foam, and also a solvent.

Q: How is cyclopentane packed?

A: UATChem supplies it as a colorless liquid in 50 kg plastic drums and 150 kg to 200 kg steel drums, bulk packing on request.

Q: What kind of hydrocarbon is cyclopentane?

A: Cyclopentane is a five carbon ring hydrocarbon (C5H10), nonpolar, insoluble in water and highly flammable at low flash point.

Q: How should cyclopentane be stored?

A: Keep containers sealed and cool, away from ignition; each lot has a COA, TDS and SDS covering assay and handling.