2-Phenylcyclopentanone Property

Melting point:

126-127 °C

Boiling point:

145 °C(Press: 25 Torr)

Density 

1.072±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)

storage temp. 

Refrigerator

solubility 

Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)

form 

Solid

color 

White to Off-White

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

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

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P304+P340IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

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

P312Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

P362Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

P403+P233Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

2-Phenylcyclopentanone Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

2-Phenylcyclopentan-1-one is a useful compound for the green preparation of fluoroalkanones.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Tetrahedron, 52, p. 4303, 1996 DOI: 10.1016/0040-4020(96)00130-5