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Methylcyclopentenone is a white crystalline powder. It has an aroma similar to that of maple trees and kudzu grass. In dilute solutions, it has a maple sugar - licorice flavor.
CAS
80-71-7
Molecular formula
C6H8O2
Molecular weight
112.13
Detailed Introduction
| English name | Methyl cyclopentenolone |
| Chinese name | 甲基环戊烯醇酮 |
| CAS | 80-71-7 |
| Molecular formula | C6H8O2 |
| Molecular weight | 112.13 |
| EINECS | 201-303-2 |
| Melting point | 104-108°C |
| Boiling point | 170.05°C (rough estimate) |
| Bulk density | / |
| Density | 1.0795 (rough estimate) |
| Vapor density | / |
| Vapor pressure | / |
| Storage conditions | Store at +2°C to +8°C. |
| Solubility | Soluble in chloroform (a little) and methanol (a little) |
| Form | crystals |
| Color | White crystalline powder or fine crystals |
| Smell type | caramellic |
Methylcyclopentenone is a white crystalline powder. It has an aroma similar to that of maple trees and kudzu grass. In dilute solutions, it has a maple sugar - licorice flavor. The melting point is 105 - 107℃. It is soluble in ethanol, acetone and propylene glycol, slightly soluble in most non-volatile oils, 1 gram dissolves in 72 ml of water, and is easily soluble in boiling water. The natural form is found in huluba.
GB 2760—1996 stipulates that these are the permitted edible flavorings. They are mainly used to formulate flavors such as maple, smoky, hard candy with cream, and apricot.
The Chinese standard GB2760-86 stipulates that these are the permitted edible flavorings. They are mainly used to formulate flavors such as maple, smoky, hard candy with cream, and apricot.
Used as flavor and sweetness enhancers
It is prepared from methyl furan and dimethylamine.
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