Methylcyclopentane

Methylcyclopentane English Name: Methylcyclopentane CAS Number: 96-37-7 EINECS: 202-503-2 Molecular Formula: C6H12 Molecular Weight: 84.1595 Density: 0.749 g/mL Boiling Point: 72 °C Melting Point: -142.4 °C Flash Point: −11 °F Appearance: Colorless liquid with a gasoline-like odor. Solubility: Insoluble in water, soluble in ethanol, benzene, and most organic solvents. Uses: 1. It can dissolve resins, waxes, asphalt, rubber, and drying oils, and is used as an organic solvent. It is also a reference substance for gas chromatography. It is classified as a Class I flammable liquid. 2. Used as a solvent and a standard substance for chromatographic analysis, as well as in organic synthesis, azeotropic distillation agents, and extraction agents.