Used in GC, HPLC applications and as a analytical standard. Typical used in semiconductor processing and microelectronics. Also used as an intermediate in the synthesis of rubber adhesives, synthetic resins, pharmaceuticals, and biologically active compounds. It acts as precursor for the preparation of cyclopentamine and pentethylcyclanone, cyclopentobarbital. It is a useful laboratory reagent and is used for oil extraction. It is also involved in the preparation of cyclopentanone derivatives like cyclopenylamine and cyclopentanol which find application in the perfume industry.