Methyl cyclopentenolone
ALDRICH/W270015 - anhydrous, natural, 97%, 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
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| agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | 97% |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| fragrance allergen | no known allergens |
| grade | anhydrous |
| FG | |
| Fragrance grade | |
| Halal | |
| Kosher | |
| natural | |
| greener alternative category | Aligned  , |
| greener alternative product characteristics | Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses Use of Renewable Feedstocks Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry . |
| InChI | 1S/C6H8O2/c1-4-2-3-5(7)6( |
| InChI key | CFAKWWQIUFSQFU-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | 104-108 °C |
| organoleptic | bread; burnt; caramel; maple; roasted; sweet |
| reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
| EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 | |
| FDA 21 CFR 172.515 | |
| SMILES string | CC1CCC(=O)C1=O |
| sustainability | Greener Alternative Product |
| 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 is one of the flavor compounds of maple syrup, coffee oil and wood smoke. It is reported to be one the key aroma compounds in Wasanbon sugar, contributing to the maple-like flavor. Methyl cyclopentenolone is also one of the major volatile compound formed during the thermal degradation of glucose. |
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| Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
| Packaging: | 100 g in poly bottle |
| Symbol |   GHS05,GHS07 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H302 - H317 - H318 |
| Precautionary statements | P261 - P264 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 36/37/38-43 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36/37 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
| Flash Point(F) | 212.0 °F |
| Flash Point(C) | 100 °C |
| Purity | 97% |
| mp | 104-108 °C |
| FEMA Number | 2700 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |