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3-Ethyl-2-hydroxy-2-cyclopenten-1-one

3-Ethyl-2-hydroxy-2-cyclopenten-1-one structure

3-Ethyl-2-hydroxy-2-cyclopenten-1-one 

structure
  • CAS No:

    21835-01-8

  • Formula:

    C7H10O2

  • Chemical Name:

    3-Ethyl-2-hydroxy-2-cyclopenten-1-one

  • Synonyms:

    2-Cyclopenten-1-one,3-ethyl-2-hydroxy-;3-Ethyl-2-hydroxy-2-cyclopenten-1-one;Ethylcyclotene;3-Ethyl-2-cyclopenten-2-ol-1-one;2-Hydroxy-3-ethyl-2-cyclopentenone;2-Hydroxy-3-ethyl-2-cyclopenten-1-one

  • Categories:

    Flavors and Fragrances  >  Synthetic Fragrances

Description

3-Ethyl-2-hydroxy-2-cyclopenten-1-one has a caramel-like flavor. This compound is often employed to impart a caramel flavor or coconut notes in food. The compound exhibits flavor-enhancing characteristics.


Solid|white crystalline powder with a maple-, caramel-, smoky-, coffee-like odour

3-Ethyl-2-hydroxy-2-cyclopenten-1-one Basic Attributes

126.15

126.15

244-606-5

XH8EA788C9

DTXSID0044232

2914400090

Characteristics

37.3

0.83

White to pale brown powder

1.2±0.1 g/cm3

38-40 °C

78-80 °C @ Press: 4 Torr

225 °F

1.530

2878 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)|miscible with alcohol, glycerol, benzyl alcohol and water

2-8°C

0.00204mmHg at 25°C

Safety Information

NONH for all modes of transport

3

20/22-43

26-36-36/37

Xn,Xi

P280

H317

Not Classified

Drug Information

3-ethyl-2-hydroxy-2-cyclopenten-1-one

3-Ethyl-2-hydroxy-2-cyclopenten-1-one Use and Manufacturing

Methods of Manufacturing

It is compounded by 5-yl-3, 5-diethoxyformyl-2-cyclopenten-2-ol-1-one and phosphoric acid. It can also be made from dimethyl adipate.

Uses

Used as a spice

2-Cyclopenten-1-one, 3-ethyl-2-hydroxy-: ACTIVE|PMN - indicates a commenced PMN (Pre-Manufacture Notices) substance.

Food additives -> Flavoring Agents|Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT; -> JECFA Functional Classes|Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index

Flavoring Agents|Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT;

Computed Properties

Molecular Weight:126.15
XLogP3:0.7
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count:1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count:2
Rotatable Bond Count:1
Exact Mass:126.068079557
Monoisotopic Mass:126.068079557
Topological Polar Surface Area:37.3
Heavy Atom Count:9
Complexity:168
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count:1
Compound Is Canonicalized:Yes

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