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Methylcyclopropane(CAS: 1120-56-5) is an organic compound with the structural formula C3H5CH3. This colorless gas is the monomethyl derivative of cyclopropane. Methylcyclopropane, like many other cyclopropanes, undergoes ring-opening reactions. Bond cleavage in certain reactions is also reported in conjunction with the use of methylenecyclopropane groups as protective groups for amines.
| Catalog Number | M047814 |
| CAS Number | 1120-56-5 |
| Synonyms | Cyclobutane, methylene- |
| Molecular Formula | C5H8 |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| Storage | -20°C |
| IUPAC Name | methylidenecyclobutane |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C5H8/c1-5-3-2-4-5/h1-4H2 |
| InChIKey | QIRVGKYPAOQVNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | C=C1CCC1 |
