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2-Hydroxy-3-methyl-2-cyclopenten-1-one

2-Hydroxy-3-methyl-2-cyclopenten-1-one structure

2-Hydroxy-3-methyl-2-cyclopenten-1-one 

structure
  • CAS No:

    80-71-7

  • Formula:

    C6H8O2

  • Chemical Name:

    2-Hydroxy-3-methyl-2-cyclopenten-1-one

  • Synonyms:

    2-Cyclopenten-1-one,2-hydroxy-3-methyl-;2-Hydroxy-3-methyl-2-cyclopenten-1-one;Cyclotene;Cycloten;2-Hydroxy-3-methyl-2-cyclopentenone;Corylon;3-Methylcyclopent-2-en-2-ol-1-one;Corylone;3-Methyl-2-hydroxy-2-cyclopentenone;2-Hydroxy-1-methylcyclopenten-3-one;Maple lactone;Cyclotene (odorant);NSC 133445;NSC 84226;2-Hydroxy-3-methyl-2-cyclopentene-1-one;MCP;2-Hydroxy-1-methyl-1-cyclopentene-3-one;3-Methyl-2-hydroxy-2-cyclopenten-1-one

  • Categories:

    Cosmetic Ingredient  >  Perfuming

Description

Methyl cyclopentenolone occurs in beechwood tar and has a caramel-like (burnt sugar) odor. It has been identified as a flavor component in food. Crystals of the compound usually contain 1 mol of water. Synthetic routes of production are of limited importance in comparison with isolation from beechwood tar. Homologs of cyclotene such as 3-ethyl-2-hydroxy-2-cyclopenten-1-one, C
7
H
10
O
2
, Mr 126.16, 2-hydroxy-3,4-dimethyl-2-cyclopenten-1-one, C
7
H
10
O

DryPowder|white, crystalline powder with a nutty odour, maple-liquorice aroma in dilute solution

2-Hydroxy-3-methyl-2-cyclopenten-1-one Basic Attributes

112.13

112.13

201-303-2

627E92X64B

133445|84226

DTXSID4035128

29144090

Characteristics

37.3

0.3

DryPowder

1.2±0.1 g/cm3

73-85 °C @ Solvent: Water

100-102 °C @ Press: 20 Torr

84.4±19.9 °C

1.549

soluble in alcohol and propylene glycol; slightly soluble in most fixed oils and 1 g in 72 ml water

Store at +2°C to +8°C.

Safety Information

NONH for all modes of transport

3

36/37/38-43

26-36/37-24/25-22

GY7298000

Xi

P261-P305 + P351 + P338-P342 + P311

H315-H319-H334-H335

Not Classified

Drug Information

2-hydroxy-1-methylcyclopenten-3-one

2-Hydroxy-3-methyl-2-cyclopenten-1-one Use and Manufacturing

Methods of Manufacturing

Biosynthesis. It is formed by hydrolysis of methylcyclopentanone after halogenation.

Uses

Used as a fragrance and sweetness enhancer


Air care products

Production

25,000 - 100,000 lb

2-Cyclopenten-1-one, 2-hydroxy-3-methyl-: ACTIVE

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:112.13
XLogP3:0.3
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count:1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count:2
Exact Mass:112.052429494
Monoisotopic Mass:112.052429494
Topological Polar Surface Area:37.3
Heavy Atom Count:8
Complexity:156
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count:1
Compound Is Canonicalized:Yes

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