cyclopentane
Pentagonal hydrocarbon molecule
Cyclopentane is a hydrocarbon molecule consisting of five carbon atoms arranged in a ring, each bonded to two hydrogen atoms.
It's a colorless liquid used as a blowing agent in foam insulation and as a solvent.
The cyclo- prefix indicates the ring structure that distinguishes it from straight-chain pentane.
Repeating in sequence
- conformationStructural form or arrangement
- envelopeFolded paper enclosure
- twistRotating motion or surprise
- puckeredDrawn into wrinkles
ring strain · stereochemistry · geometry · eclipsing · bonding · symmetry · planarity · flexibility
Thoroughly soaked through
- organicFrom living matter
- carbonSixth element, atomic symbol C
- hydrogenSimplest atomic element
- moleculeBonded atomic group
compound · nonpolar · isomer · petrochemical · petroleum · fossil fuel · natural gas · paraffin
Capable of burning
- ignitionStarting combustion process
- flashpointIgnition temperature threshold
- fire hazardCombustion danger source
- explosiveProne to sudden detonation
vapor · volatility · burn · flame · flammability · oxidizer · autoignition · fire risk
Bubble-filled substance
- refrigerantHeat-transfer medium
- polyurethaneVersatile synthetic resin compound
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
- fuel additiveSubstance improving engine performance
Electrically balanced molecule type
- extractionAct of removing
- chromatographyTechnique separating mixtures by differential migration
- dissolutionBreaking up completely
- solubilityDissolving potential in liquid
miscible · degreasing · cleaning · purification · recrystallization · carrier · lipophilic · hydrophobic
cyclic
Repeating in sequence
- conformationStructural form or arrangement
- envelopeFolded paper enclosure
- twistRotating motion or surprise
puckered · ring strain · stereochemistry · geometry · eclipsing · bonding · symmetry · planarity · flexibility · molecular structure
saturated
Thoroughly soaked through
molecule · compound · nonpolar · isomer · petrochemical · petroleum · fossil fuel · natural gas · paraffin · synthesis
combustible
Capable of burning
- ignitionStarting combustion process
- flashpointIgnition temperature threshold
- fire hazardCombustion danger source
explosive · vapor · volatility · burn · flame · flammability · oxidizer · autoignition · fire risk · ventilation
foam
Bubble-filled substance
- refrigerantHeat-transfer medium
- polyurethaneVersatile synthetic resin compound
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
nonpolar
Electrically balanced molecule type
- extractionAct of removing
- chromatographyTechnique separating mixtures by differential migration
- dissolutionBreaking up completely
solubility · miscible · degreasing · cleaning · purification · recrystallization · carrier · lipophilic · hydrophobic
cyclopentanebenzene
Aromatic hydrocarbon solvent
toluene · naphthalene · furan
cycle, pentagon, propane, methane, pentathlon, alkane, pentane, cyclo, cyclopropane