Methyl Cyclopentenolone (MCP, Cyclotene, Maple Lactone)
This product is not a finished fragrance or flavor. It is a single aroma chemical that provides a specific scent character determined by its chemical structure. It is intended to be used only as a raw material for creating fragrance or flavor formulations, or for other research and development purposes.
Methyl Cyclopentenolone (Cyclotene) gives maple/caramel, roasted sugar and popcorn-like warmth. Used from traces to moderate levels to sweeten gourmands, tobacco and woody ambers.
Fragrance Family: Gourmand, Caramellic
Top Notes: Roasted Sugar, Popcorn
Heart Notes: Maple Syrup, Caramel
Base Notes: Sweet, Warm
Applications:
- Fine Fragrance: typical 0.10%, range 0.01–0.50%
- Body Care Products: typical 0.05%, range 0.01–0.30%
- Home Care: typical 0.05%, range 0.01–0.30%
- Candles: typical 0.10%, range 0.02–0.50%
IFRA: Refer to latest IFRA Standards.
Allergen: Refer to finished formula and IFRA certificate.
Storage: Keep tightly closed, away from light and heat.
Shelf Life: Minimum 24 months in unopened container.
CAS Number: 80-71-7
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| Test Name | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Flavour | Nutty / maple |
| Melting Range | 104-108C |
| Solubility (25C) | 1g sample dissolves in 5ml 90% alcohol |
| Content (%) | 95 Min |
| Arsenic (mg/kg) | 3 Max |
| Heavy Metal (Pb) (mg/kg) | 10 Max |
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