CAS 17356-19-3: 1-Ethynylcyclopentanol

1-Ethynylcyclopentanol

1-Ethynylcyclopentanol is used in organic synthesis. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

1-Ethynylcyclopentanol is a cyclic ether that is used as an inactivator of nitroparaffin. It has been shown to be reactive with cytochrome P-450, forming the corresponding hydroxylated product and hydrogen peroxide. 1-Ethynylcyclopentanol reacts with phenols, producing a substituted phenol. This reaction can be catalyzed by light or metal ions such as copper and zinc. 1-Ethynylcyclopentanol also undergoes elimination reactions with water to form acetaldehyde, ethanol, and propionaldehyde. The elimination reactions are catalyzed by acid or base catalysis.