Name: Methyl Cyclopentenolone
Cas: 80-71-7
Purity: 99%
MOQ: 1KG
Directory Guidance on Methyl Cyclopentenolone
Chemical Structure

Basic Info
Methyl Cyclopentenolone (MCPL) is an oxygen-containing heterocyclic organic compound with a molecular formula of C6H8O2. With its unique structure and properties, it shows excellent application potential in the field of flavors and fragrances. Its molecule contains a five-membered ring and a hydroxyl functional group, which gives it high reactivity and stability. Methyl Cyclopentenolone usually exists in the form of a white crystalline powder with a faint caramel smell and is soluble in water and most organic solvents.
There are two main methods for preparing Methyl Cyclopentenolone. One method is to use methyl furan, formaldehyde, and dimethylamine as raw materials, undergo Michael addition, and then rearrange and hydrolyze. This method is the mainstream process of current production. The other method is to use adipic acid as the chemicalbook raw material, and undergo esterification, cyclization, methylation, and hydrolysis and decarboxylation. This method has a long production cycle, and a large amount of acidic wastewater is generated during the production process, which puts great pressure on environmental protection and does not meet the requirements of current green chemical industry, so this method is gradually being eliminated.
Product Introduction
| Melting point | 104-108°C |
| Boiling point | 170.05°C (rough estimate) |
| density | 1.0795 (rough estimate) |
| vapor pressure | 2.1hPa at 20℃ |
| FEMA | 2700 | METHYLCYCLOPENTENOLONE |
| refractive index | 1.4532 (estimate) |
| Fp | 100°C |
| storage temp. | Store at +2°C to +8°C. |
| solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
| pka | 9.21±0.20(Predicted) |
| color | White crystalline powder or fine crystals |
| Odor | at 1.00 % in dipropylene glycol. caramel maple syrup |
| Odor Type | caramellic |
| MF: | C6H8O2 |
| MW: | 112.13 |
| EINECS: | 201-303-2 |
| Item | Specification |
| Product Name | Methyl Cyclopentenolone |
| CAS No. | 80-71-7 |
| Appearance | Powder |
| Shelf Life | 2 years |
| Packing | As your requirements |
Product Packaging
Flavor and Fragrance Industry
Methyl Cyclopentenolone is an important aroma component in the flavor and fragrance industry. It is often used to blend the aroma of various foods, beverages, perfumes and cosmetics because of its sweet caramel smell.
It can blend well with other flavor raw materials to enhance and enrich the aroma level, and is often used to enhance sweetness and baking smell. Due to its good stability, Methyl Cyclopentenolone can maintain its aroma for a long time, making it an ideal choice for seasoning and aroma enhancement.
Chemical Synthesis Field
Methyl Cyclopentenolone, as a reactive organic compound, is widely used in organic synthesis, especially its important role in ketonization and cyclization reactions.
It participates in the production of a variety of complex chemicals as an intermediate, such as for the synthesis of different types of aromatic compounds, polymers and other high value-added chemicals. Methyl Cyclopentenolone has strong nucleophilicity and reactivity, so it plays a key catalytic or reactant role in some important industrial reactions.
Drug Synthesis
Methyl Cyclopentenolone is also widely used in the synthesis of drugs as a precursor of certain active ingredients. In medicinal chemistry,
it is used as a synthetic intermediate for certain biologically active chemical molecules, facilitating the construction of complex molecules. Its reactivity and functional groups make it an important starting material for the synthesis of drugs including antibacterial agents, anticancer drugs, etc.
Functional Chemical Production
In addition to being a fragrance and drug raw material, Methyl Cyclopentenolone also plays an important role in the production of functional chemicals.
For example, it can be used to make products such as coatings, resins, plasticizers, etc., and improve the heat resistance, stability and adhesion of the products through its chemical structure. Due to the uniqueness of its structure, methylcyclopentenolone can enhance the chemical and physical properties in a variety of materials to meet the needs of specific industrial applications.
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Manufacturer of Methyl Cyclopentenolone
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We will make samples before mass production. After the samples are approved by the department and users, we will start mass production. During the production process, we will carry out 100% inspection, and then carry out random inspection before packaging.
WHAT’S YOUR MOQ?
Our MOQ is 1kg. But usually we can also accept a smaller quantity, such as 100g, if you need it, provided that the sample fee is 100% paid.
IS THERE A DISCOUNT?
Different quantity has different discount.
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