1-hydroxy-3-cyclopentene

Ref. 3D-FH143855

Product Information

• Name: 1-hydroxy-3-cyclopentene
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 1-hydroxy-3-cyclopentene is a hydrogen bond acceptor that can act as a hydrogen bond donor in some cases. It is an enolate, or an organic compound with a carbonyl group, and can be found in monomer form or copolymerized with other functional groups. 1-hydroxy-3-cyclopentene is also used to synthesize polymers that are used in the production of natural compounds, such as resins. The ring opening polymerization of 1-hydroxy-3-cyclopentene can be done at temperatures below 100 degrees Celsius and has been shown to have a high degree of stereospecificity.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 84.12 g/mol
• Formula: C₅H₈O
• Purity: Min. 95%