2-Pentene (mixture of cis and trans) is used in the synthesis of polycyclopentene by ring-opening metathesis polymerization.
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Applications
2-Pentene (mixture of cis and trans) is used in the synthesis of polycyclopentene by ring-opening metathesis polymerization.
Solubility
Not miscible or difficult to mix in water.
Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents and bases. Keep the container tightly closed in a cool, dry place.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Myers SB and Register RA. Synthesis of narrow-distribution polycyclopentene using a ruthenium ring-opening metathesis initiator.Polymer,2008,49(4), 1877-882.
- Bing-Jun Zhao.; Henry J Shine.; John N Marx.; Cristina Hofmann.; Kenton H Whitmire. Addition of the phenoxathiin cation radical to alkenes and nonconjugated dienes. Formation of (E)- and (Z)-(10-phenoxathiiniumyl)alkenes and (E)- and (Z)-(10-phenoxathiiniumyl)dienes on basic alumina.J Org Chem.2007,72(16), 6154-6161.