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: 80-71-7
Chemical Name: Methyl cyclopentenolone
Flavor Ingredient Class: Flavors
Fragrance Ingredient Class: Fragrance Compound
INCI Name: Methyl Cyclopentenolone
Ingredient Name: Methyl Cyclopentenolone
Olfactory Notes: Licorice,
Maple,
Nutty
Tilley Product Number: 10006-01
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions: Fragrance Ingredient
Food Ingredients Functions: Flavoring Agent
Molecular formula: C₆H₈O₂
Technologies: Cosmetic Ingredients,
Food Ingredients
Product Families: Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Aroma Ingredients
Food Ingredients — Taste & Flavor
Flavor Ingredients

Applications & Uses

Markets: Personal Care
Applications: Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Fragrances & Perfumes
Application Format: Leave On
Fragrances & Perfume Applications: Fragrances & Perfumes

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


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Melting Point Range	104 - 108	°C	FCC Method
Melting Point	105.0	°C	-
Heavy Metals Content	10	-	FCC Method
Purity	99 - 100	-	QC_30.M
Flash Point	230	°F	-
Boiling Point	0	°C	-
Molecular Weight	112.13	-	-

Regulatory & Compliance

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

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life: 730 days
Storage Information: Stable under normal conditions.