trans-1,2-DiMethylcyclopentane Property

Melting point:

-117.57°C

Boiling point:

91.85°C

Density 

0.7470

refractive index 

1.4094

solubility 

Chloroform (Soluble), Methanol (Slightly)

form 

Oil to Low-Melting Solid

color 

Colourless to Off-White

Stability:

Temperature Sensitive

EPA Substance Registry System

Cyclopentane, 1,2-dimethyl-, (1R,2R)-rel- (822-50-4)

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed

H318Causes serious eye damage

Precautionary statements

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P301+P312IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P310Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P330Rinse mouth.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

trans-1,2-DiMethylcyclopentane Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

trans-1,2-Dimethylcyclopentane was found in sedimentary rocks and was one of the hydrocarbons used to determine its maturation history.