Description

Methyl Cyclopentenolone is a high-value flavor and fragrance compound, also known as maple lactone or cyclotene. This versatile ingredient is prized for its sweet, caramel-like, and nutty maple aroma, making it a cornerstone in flavor and fragrance creation. It is essential for manufacturers in the food & beverage, flavor & fragrance, and cosmetic industries seeking to impart authentic sweet, burnt sugar, and maple notes to their products.

Application

• Flavor Formulations: A key component in creating maple, caramel, nut, butterscotch, and brown sugar flavors for confectionery, baked goods, beverages, and dairy products.
• Fragrance Compositions: Used as a heart note to impart sweet, warm, and spicy nuances in perfumes, fine fragrances, and personal care products like soaps and lotions.
• Food & Beverage Industry: Enhances the sensory profile of syrups, sauces, tobacco flavors, and alcoholic beverages where a sweet, roasted character is desired.
• Aroma Chemicals & Intermediates: Serves as a valuable intermediate in the synthesis of more complex flavor and fragrance molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl Cyclopentenolone
CAS No.	80-71-7
Molecular Formula	C6H8O2
Molecular Weight	112.13 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methyl-2-cyclopenten-1-one; Cyclotene; Maple Lactone; 3-Methylcyclopent-2-en-1-one; 2-Hydroxy-3-methyl-2-cyclopenten-1-one; Methylcyclopentenolone; Corylone; Coffee Mercaptan (in specific contexts)
EINECS	201-304-1

Quality Control

Our Methyl Cyclopentenolone is produced and tested to meet stringent quality standards suitable for flavor and fragrance applications. We ensure compliance with relevant industry guidelines, including FEMA GRAS and JECFA specifications. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and safety parameters, available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are sealed after use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	103°C - 107°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.