Showing chemical card for Cyclopentanol (CFc000281979)
Record Information
Version
1.0
Creation Date
2022-08-28 10:25:12 UTC
Update Date
2022-09-14 03:33:54 UTC
Chemfont ID
CFc000281979
Molecule Identification
Common Name
Cyclopentanol
Definition
Cyclopentanol, also known as cyclopentyl alcohol or hydroxycyclopentane, is a member of the class of compounds known as cyclopentanols. Cyclopentanols are compounds containing a cyclopentane ring that carries an alcohol group. Cyclopentanol is soluble (in water) and an extremely weak acidic compound (based on its pKa). Cyclopentanol can be found in a number of food items such as walnut, cashew nut, cauliflower, and linden, which makes cyclopentanol a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products.
Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as cyclopentanols. Cyclopentanols are compounds containing a cyclopentane ring that carries an alcohol group.
