Cyclopentanol or cyclopentyl alcohol is a cyclic alcohol. It is also known as hydroxycyclopentane.

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of cyclopentanol produces

cyclopentene Cyclopentene is a chemical compound with the formula . It is a colorless liquid with a petrol-like odor. It has few applications, and thus is mainly used as a minor component of gasoline, present in concentrations of less than 1%. It is one of t ...

: :C₅H₁₀O → C₅H₈ + H₂O

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Cycloalkanols Cyclopentyl compounds Cyclopentanols {{alcohol-stub