Cyclopentanecarboxylic acid
Also known as: Cyclopentylformic acid, Carboxycyclopentane, Cyclopentanecarboxyl, Cyclopentanoic acid, Cyclopentyl carboxylic acid, NSC 59714, EINECS 222-269-5, MFCD00001371
Cyclopentanecarboxylic acid (CAS 3400-45-1) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C6H10O2 and a molecular weight of 114.142 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 3-5 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 213.8±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 93.9±0.0 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation, H319 — Causes serious eye irritation and H335 — May cause respiratory irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 3400-45-1
- Jingsj CID
- J-18737-1
- Molecular Formula
- C6H10O2
- Molecular Weight
- 114.142 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 3-5 °C(lit.) |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 213.8±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 93.9±0.0 °C |
| Exact Mass | 114.068077 |
| PSA | 37.30000 |
| LogP | 1.21 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.1±0.9 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.490 |
| Additional Property | SOLUBLE |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2916209090 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2916209090 other cyclanic, cyclenic or cyclotherpenic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward) MFN tariff:6.5% General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Cyclopentanecarboxylic acid?
The CAS number of Cyclopentanecarboxylic acid is 3400-45-1.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Cyclopentanecarboxylic acid?
Cyclopentanecarboxylic acid has molecular formula C6H10O2 and molecular weight 114.142 g/mol.
Is Cyclopentanecarboxylic acid hazardous?
Cyclopentanecarboxylic acid has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation; H335 — May cause respiratory irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Cyclopentanecarboxylic acid?
For Cyclopentanecarboxylic acid, Upstream Products: Cyclopentanemethanol, Cyclopentane, Cyclopentanecarbaldehyde; Downstream Products: (Bromomethyl)cyclopentane, 8-Cyclopentyl-1,3-dimethylxanthine, Cyclopentanecarbonyl chloride.
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