Housane

Housane or bicyclo[2.1.0]pentane is a saturated cycloalkane with the formula C5H8. It is a colorless volatile liquid at room temperature. It was named "housane" because of its shape. Structurally, the molecule consists of cyclopropane fused to cyclobutane. The synthesis of molecules containing multiple strained rings, such as housane, is a traditional endeavor in synthetic organic chemistry. This compound is prepared in several steps starting with cyclopentadiene.[1]

Housane
Names
IUPAC name
Bicyclo[2.1.0]pentane
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
Properties
C5H8
Molar mass 68.119 g·mol−1
Appearance colorless liquid
Boiling point 45.5 ′C
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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References

  1. P. G. Gassman, K. T. Mansfield "Bicyclo[2.1.0]pentane" Org. Synth. 1969, volume 49, pp. 1. doi:10.15227/orgsyn.049.0001


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