Description
Methylcyclopentenolone has a sweet flavor somewhat similar to
licorice.
Chemical Properties
WHITE TO OFF-WHITE POWDER
Chemical Properties
Methylcyclopentenolone has a sweet flavor somewhat similar to licorice. This compound is also reported to have a nutty
odor, and a maple-licorice aroma in dilute solution
Occurrence
Reported formed during the dry distillation of wood; found also in the corresponding tar oil; identified in fenugreek. Also reported found in black currants, onion, wheat bread, cured and cooked pork, beer, cocoa, coffee, barley, filbert, almond,
sukiyaki, licorice, dried bonito and roasted chicory root
Preparation
Sublimes and distills at atmospheric pressure with decomposition.
Definition
ChEBI: 3-Methyl-1,2-cyclopentanedione is a cyclic ketone.
Aroma threshold values
Detection: 300 ppb
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 5 ppm: sweet, maple, bready, caramellic with nutty nuances.
General Description
3-Methyl-1,2-cyclopentanedione is present in coffee and is capable of scavenging peroxynitrite. It also has anti-inflammatory effects.
