CAS 75-19-4: Cyclopropane

Description:Cyclopropane is a colorless, flammable gas with a distinctive odor, classified as a cycloalkane due to its three-membered carbon ring structure. Its molecular formula is C3H6, indicating it is a saturated hydrocarbon. Cyclopropane exhibits unique strain in its ring structure, leading to higher reactivity compared to larger cycloalkanes. This strain results from the bond angles being significantly smaller than the ideal tetrahedral angle of 109.5 degrees, making it less stable. Cyclopropane is used primarily as an anesthetic in medical applications and as a precursor in organic synthesis. It is also notable for its role in the production of various chemicals and as a potential fuel source. Due to its flammability, it must be handled with care, and it can form explosive mixtures with air. Cyclopropane's physical properties include a boiling point that is lower than that of many other hydrocarbons, contributing to its gaseous state at room temperature. Its unique structure and properties make it an interesting subject of study in both organic chemistry and industrial applications.

Formula:C₃H₆

InChI:InChI=1S/C3H6/c1-2-3-1/h1-3H2

InChI key:InChIKey=LVZWSLJZHVFIQJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES:C1CC1