Methyl cyclopentenolone
ALDRICH/W270008 - anhydrous, 98%, FCC, FG
Synonym: Cyclotene
CAS Number: 80-71-7
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C6H8O2
Molecular Weight: 112.13
EC Number: 201-303-2
Linear Formula: C6H8O2
Product Type: Chemical
agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
assay | 98% |
biological source | synthetic |
documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
food allergen | no known allergens |
fragrance allergen | no known allergens |
grade | anhydrous |
FG | |
Fragrance grade | |
Halal | |
Kosher | |
InChI | 1S/C6H8O2/c1-4-2-3-5(7)6( |
InChI key | CFAKWWQIUFSQFU-UHFFFAOYSA |
mp | 104-108 °C |
organoleptic | caramel; coffee; maple; roasted; sweet |
Quality Level | 400 ![]() |
reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 | |
FCC | |
FDA 21 CFR 172.515 | |
SMILES string | CC1CCC(=O)C1=O |
Application: | This material is found primarily as the enol form (CAS 80-71-7) in its pure, anhydrous state. Readily forms the diketone form (CAS 765-70-8) in solution. |
General description: | Methyl cyclopentenolone has been identified in maple syrup, Wasanbon sugar and raw cane sugar. |
Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
Packaging: | 100 g in poly bottle |
Packaging: | 25 kg in fiber drum |
Packaging: | 5 kg in poly drum |
Symbol | ![]() ![]() |
Signal word | Danger |
Hazard statements | H302 - H317 - H318 |
Precautionary statements | P261 - P264 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
Flash Point(F) | 212.0 °F |
Flash Point(C) | 100 °C |
Purity | 98% |
mp | 104-108 °C |
FEMA Number | 2700 |
UNSPSC | 12164502 |