CAS Number: 120-92-3
Molecular formula: C5H8O
Molecular Weight: 84.12
IUPAC Name: Cyclopentanone
Other Names: Ketocyclopentane, Adipic ketone
Cyclopentanone is an organic compound with the formula (CH2)4CO. It is a colorless liquid with a peppermint-like odor. It is a cyclic ketone, structurally similar to cyclopenatne, consisting of a five-membered ring containing a ketone functional group.
Cyclopentanone is commonly used as a fragrance. It is a versatile synthetic intermediate, being a precursor to cyclopentobarbital and jasmone.
