Cyclotene (maple lactone) is an organic compound used in flavors and perfumery for its maple- or caramel-like odor.
| Name | 3-Methyl-1,2-cyclopentanedione | EINECS | 212-154-8 |
| CAS No. | 765-70-8 | Density | 1.103 g/cm3 |
| PSA | 34.14000 | LogP | 0.55450 |
| Solubility | soluble in water | Melting Point | 104-108 °C(lit.)
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| Formula | C6H8O2 | Boiling Point | 178.666 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Molecular Weight | 112.128 | Flash Point | 59.327 °C |
| Transport Information | N/A | Appearance | white to off-white powder |
Appearance and properties: white to yellow crystal
Density: 1.225 g/cm3
Boiling point: 245.2ºC at 760 mmHg
Melting point: 104-108 °C(lit.)
Flash point: 100 °C
Refractive index: 1.463
Water solubility: soluble
Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Storage conditions: Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
Usage:
It is a flavor and sweet synergist, widely used in ice cream, pastries, candies, beverages, baked goods and fruit, but also used in food flavors, but also can be used to prepare special uses of flavors, such as maple sugar, chocolate, caramel flavor. It is also used in tobacco, detergents and cosmetics.
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