METHYL CYCLOPENTENOLONE

METHYL CYCLOPENTENOLONE serves multiple functions across industries, functioning as both a flavoring agent in food and a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics. Its application format includes leave-on products, particularly fragrances and perfumes. This compound adds distinctive olfactory notes, including licorice, maple, and nutty aromas, enriching the sensory experience of the end products.

INCI Name: Methyl Cyclopentenolone

Certifications & Compliance: Clean Water Act (CWA) Certified, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensations & Liability Act (CERCLA), FDA 21 CFR 172.515, FLAVIS #7.056, Kosher

Synonyms: 2-Hydroxy-1-methyl-1-cyclopentene-3-one, 2-Hydroxy-3-methyl-2-cyclopentene-1-one, 2-Hydroxy-3-methyl-2-cyclopenten-1-one, 3-Methyl-2-hydroxy-2-cyclopenten-1-one, 2-Hydroxy-1-methylcyclopenten-3-one, 2-Hydroxy-3-methyl-2-cyclopentenone, 3-Methyl-2-hydroxy-2-cyclopentenone, 3-Methylcyclopent-2-en-2-ol-1-one, Cyclotene, Corylone, Cycloten, Corylon, MCP

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Identification & Functionality

CAS-US
Chemical Name
Flavor Ingredient Class
Fragrance Ingredient Class
INCI Name
Ingredient Name
Olfactory Notes
Tilley Product Number
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Food Ingredients Functions
Molecular formula
C₆H₈O₂
Technologies
Product Families

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Application Format
Fragrances & Perfume Applications

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Off white to cream color crystalline powder or fine crystals
Odor
Nutty odor, maple licorice aroma in dilute solution
Soluble in
Alcohol
Slightly Soluble in
Most Fixed Oils
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melting Point Range104 - 108°CFCC Method
Melting Point105.0°C-
Heavy Metals Content10-FCC Method
Purity99 - 100-QC_30.M
Flash Point230°F-
Boiling Point0°C-
Molecular Weight112.13--

Regulatory & Compliance

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
730 days
Storage Information

Stable under normal conditions.