Cyclopentene has broad application fields but a small market size
Cyclopentene (CPE) is an important fine chemical intermediate, appearing as a colorless, irritating liquid. Cyclopentene is soluble in ethanol, ether, benzene and petroleum ether, but insoluble in water. Steam and air form explosive mixtures. Cyclopentene is a hazardous chemical, flammable and explosive, and difficult to produce, transport and store. Therefore, industry entry barriers are high. As one of the fine chemical intermediates, cyclopentene can undergo ring-opening…