Chemistry name: | cyclopentyl alcohol |
Properties: | |
Colorless, viscous liquid; pleasant odor. D 0.946 (20/4C), refr index 1.4575 (20C), fp −19C, bp 139–140C, flash p 124F (51C). Slightly soluble in water; soluble in alcohol. Combustible. | |
Hazard: | |
Moderate fire risk. | |
Use: | |
Perfume and pharmaceutical solvent, intermediate for dyes, pharmaceuticals, and other organics. | |