2815-57-8

Basic information

• Product Name: 1,2,3-trimethylcyclopentane
• Synonyms: Cyclopentane, 1,2,3-trimethyl-; 1,2,3-Trimethylcyclopentane
• CAS NO: 2815-57-8
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₁₆
• Molecular Weight: 112.2126
• Mol File: 2815-57-8.mol
• Article Data: 2

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 116.3°C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 9.2°C
• Density: 0.754g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 21.8mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.414
• CAS DataBase Reference: 1,2,3-trimethylcyclopentane(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 1,2,3-trimethylcyclopentane(2815-57-8)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 1,2,3-trimethylcyclopentane(2815-57-8)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 2815-57-8(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Type of compound

Cycloalkane

Structure

Three methyl groups attached to the cyclopentane ring

Physical state

Colorless liquid

Volatility

High

Melting point

Low

Applications

a. Solvent in the paint and coatings industry
b. Chemical intermediate in the production of other organic compounds

Flammability

Flammable

Safety precautions

Handle with care due to potential hazard as a combustible material

Environmental impact

Considered environmentally friendly, not known to be harmful to aquatic life

Upstream product

• 19918-24-2 2,2'-dimethyl-3',4'-dihydro-2H,2'H-[2,3']bifuranyl-5,5'-dione 
• 539-88-8 4-oxopentanoic acid ethyl ester 

Downstream Products

• 565-75-3 2,3,4-trimethylpentane 

Relevant articles and documents

Lewis-Pair-Mediated Selective Dimerization and Polymerization of Lignocellulose-Based β-Angelica Lactone into Biofuel and Acrylic Bioplastic

This contribution reports an unprecedentedly efficient dimerization and the first successful polymerization of lignocellulose-based β-angelica lactone (β-AL) by utilizing a selective Lewis pair (LP) catalytic system, thereby establishing a versatile bio-refinery platform wherein two products, including a dimer for high-quality gasoline-like biofuel (C8–C9 branched alkanes, yield=87 %) and a heat- and solvent-resistant acrylic bioplastic (Mn up to 26.0 kg mol?1), can be synthesized from one feedstock by one catalytic system. The underlying reason for exquisite selectivity of the LP catalytic system toward dimerization and polymerization was explored mechanistically.