Cyclopentene oxide is used to prepare beta-amino alcohols by reacting with aromatic amines using bismuth trichloride as a catalyst.
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ApplicationsCyclopentene oxide is used to prepare beta-amino alcohols by reacting with aromatic amines using bismuth trichloride as a catalyst.
SolubilityImmiscible with water.
NotesStore in a cool place. Incompatible with acids, bases and oxidizing agents.