TCI M0203 Methylcyclopentane is a saturated cyclic hydrocarbon supplied as a clear liquid, widely used both as a non-polar solvent and as a synthesis starting material in organic chemistry laboratories. The compound belongs to the cycloalkane family, built around a five-carbon ring carrying a single methyl group, which makes it a convenient simple model for studying the behaviour of saturated hydrocarbons. On the bench its role ranges from an inert reaction medium, to a component of chromatographic eluent mixtures, through to a reference material in the analysis of petroleum and naphtha fractions where a pure and consistent comparison standard is required.
The characteristics that lead chemists to select this material are its strongly non-polar nature, its relative chemical inertness, and the ease with which it can be evaporated, allowing it to be separated again from reaction products without leaving appreciable residue. The high purity typical of TCI products means it delivers clean chromatogram peaks, an important advantage when the compound is used as an identification standard in gas chromatography. Its stable ring structure also makes it an interesting substrate for isomerisation studies, free-radical reaction work, and the evaluation of cracking and reforming catalyst performance at laboratory scale.
In Indonesian laboratories, methylcyclopentane of this grade fits naturally into organic synthesis benches, petroleum and naphtha testing work, and instrumental analysis rooms where gas chromatography is routine. University research groups and industrial quality-control laboratories alike draw on it when a pure, well-characterised saturated hydrocarbon is needed as a solvent, a reference compound, or a substrate for catalytic and mechanistic studies. Its combination of inertness and easy removal suits laboratories that handle a broad mix of reaction and analytical tasks.
- Non-polar reaction solvent — its chemically inert character lets it serve as a reaction medium that does not interfere with the chemistry under study, while remaining easy to strip off afterwards.
- Gas chromatography identification standard — the high purity typical of TCI material produces clean chromatogram peaks, giving analysts a reliable retention reference for confirming the identity of saturated hydrocarbons.
- Petroleum and naphtha fraction analysis — it acts as a pure and consistent comparison material when characterising refinery streams, which demand reference compounds of dependable and reproducible quality.
- Chromatographic eluent component — its strongly non-polar nature makes it a useful constituent of mixed mobile phases, allowing analysts to tune eluent strength for the separation being developed.
- Isomerisation and catalyst evaluation studies — the stable five-membered ring makes it an attractive substrate for free-radical work and for assessing cracking and reforming catalyst performance at laboratory scale.
| Brand | TCI |
|---|---|
| CAS number | 96-37-7 |
| Molecular formula | — |
| Purity | — |
| Category | Chemistry > Building Blocks > Non-Heterocyclic Building Blocks |
| Pack sizes | please refer to the packaging options listed for this catalogue item |
| Physical form | clear liquid |
| Storage | keep in a tightly closed container in a cool, well-ventilated area away from ignition sources |
- Product code: M0203
Store methylcyclopentane in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place, kept clearly away from heat, sparks, open flames and other sources of ignition. Original manufacturer bottles or compatible solvent containers are preferred, and containers should be resealed promptly after use to limit evaporation of this readily volatile liquid. Handle in a fume hood to avoid inhaling vapour, and wear standard laboratory personal protective equipment including safety glasses, a lab coat and chemically resistant gloves. Ground containers when transferring larger volumes, keep quantities on the open bench to a working minimum, and follow institutional procedures for the collection and disposal of organic solvent waste.
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