ISO 9001:2008 Certified 

Cyclopentyl methyl ether (CPME)

HomeProductsGreen SolventsCyclopentyl methyl ether (CPME)

Cyclopentyl methyl ether (CPME) is a totally new hydrophobic ether solvent, Unlike other common ether solvents, CPME has unique excellent properties and is widely applicable as a replacement for Tetrahydrofuran (THF), Methyl Tert-Butyl Ether (MTBE), Dioxane and other existing ether solvents.

 
CAS : 5614-37-9
TSCA : Approved
ELINCS : Approved

 

Novel hydrophobic ether solvent Cyclopentyl methyl ether (CPME)

  Benefits   Applications
  Physical Properties   Organic Processes with CPME vs. THF
  Peroxide Formation of Ether Solvents   Product Specifications
  Packings   Cautions
 

Benefits

  • HIGH HYDROPHOBICITY
    Easy separation and recovery from water, reducing emissions and wastewater Wide applicability as a reaction, extraction and crystallization solvent, giving simple and One-pot syntheses.
  • WIDE LIQUIDITY RANGE : Wide applications from lower to higher temperature, accelerating reaction rate.
  • LOW HEAT OF VAPORIZATION
    Saving energy for distillation and recovery.
  • RESIST PEROXIDE FORMATION
    Low exothermic decomposition energy of solvent containing it's peroxides.
  • NARROW EXPLOSION AREA
  • RELATIVELY STABLE TO ACIDS OR BASES
  • EASY DRYING
 

Applications

  • REACTIONS
    Grignard Reaction, Suzuki Coupling, Buchwald Amination, Metal Reductions (NaBH4, LiAlH4, i-Bu2AlH), Reactions with
    n-BuLi, Reactions with Lewis Acid, Friedel Crafts Reactions.
  • EXTRACTIONS
  • CRYSTALLIZATIONS
  • POLYMERIZATIONS
  • COATINGS
 

Physical Properties

  CPME THF Diethyl ether Dioxane MTBE
Density (20°C)[g/cm3] 0.86 0.89 0.71 1.03 0.74
Vapor specific gravity (air = 1) 3.45 2.49 2.56 3.3 3.03
Boiling point [°C] 106 65 34.6 101 55
Melting point [°C] <-140 -108.5 -116.3 11.8 -108.7
Viscosity (20°C)[cP] 0.55 0.55 0.2448 1.31 Unknown
Surface tension (20°C)[mN/m] 25.17 26.4 17.3 33.74 19.8
Heat of vaporization (boiling point)[Kcal/kg] 69.2 98.1 86.08 98.6 81.7
Specific heat (20°C)[Kcal/kg・K] 0.4346 0.469 0.5385 0.41 0.51
Refractive index (20°C) 1.4189 1.407 1.353 1.422 1.369
Solubility parameter [cal/ml] 8.4 9.5 7.4 Unknown Unknown
Dielectric constant (25°C) 4.76 7.58 4.197 2.227 Unknown
Dipole moment [D] 1.27 (calcd.) 1.7 1.12 0.45 Unknown
Azeotropic point with water [°C] 83(*) 64 34.2 87.8 -
Solubility in water (23°C)[g/100g] 1.1 6.5 4.8
Solubility of water in the solvent (23°C)[g/100g] 0.3 1.2 1.5
Flash point [°C] -1 -14.5 -45 12 -28
Ignition point [°C] 180 205 180-190 180 460
LogPow 1.59 0.47 0.89 -0.42 1.06
Explosion range [vol%] (Lower limit) 1.1 1.84 1.85 2 1.6
Explosion range [vol%] (Upper limit) 9.9 11.8 48 22 15.1
 
* Azeotropic composition: CPME 83.7/water 16.3 (wt%)
oil phase: CPME 98.9/water 1.1 (wt%)
water phase: CPME 0.78/water 99.22 (wt%)
 

Organic Processes with CPME vs. THF

CPME simplifies processes, reduces wastewater and emissions.
 

Peroxide Formation of Ether Solvents

 

Product Specifications

Purity(GC) : 99.9% min
Water : 100ppm max
Color(Hazen No) : 10 max
Peroxide : 50 mgeq/kg max
 

Packings

170kg Drum, 16kg Can
 

Cautions

  • The information contained herein is believed to be reliable, but no representations, guarantees or warranties of any kind are made as to its accuracy, stability for particular applications or results to be obtained.
  • Please read the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) carefully prior to handling.
  • This product was developed for the applications herein. In case of other applications, please handle under your confirmation of safety for the applications, or please talk to Scientific OEM beforehand.
 

 

Product Search
Laboratory Chemicals
Laboratory Chemicals
High Purity Solvents
High Purity Acids
pH Indicators and Solutions
Redox Indicators
Biological Stains (Microscopy)
Standard Solutions
Karl Fischer Reagent
Green Solvents
Concentrated Volumetric Solutions
Ion Pairing Reagents
Buffer Tablets
Dangerous Chemicals
Ecosafe - safety cabinets
Macherey - Nagel pH Indicators
New products
Bulk Packs
© Copyright. Scientific OEM. All rights reserved. Home | About Us | Products | Private Labeling | Downloads | Contact Us | Terms & Conditions | Disclaimer | Sitemap