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Methyl cyclopentenolone hydrate

greener alternative

natural, 99%, FG

Synonym(s):

Methyl cyclopentenolone hydrate, 3-Methylcyclopentane-1,2-dione hydrate, Cyclotene hydrate

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H8O2 · H2O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
130.14
FEMA Number:
2700
Council of Europe no.:
758
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
7.056
NACRES:
NA.21

grade

FG
Halal
Kosher
natural

Quality Level

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 872/2012

Assay

99%

greener alternative product characteristics

Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
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sustainability

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mp

104-108 °C

solubility

ethanol: soluble

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

greener alternative category

Organoleptic

caramel; maple

SMILES string

O.CC1CCC(=O)C1=O

InChI

1S/C6H8O2.H2O/c1-4-2-3-5(7)6(4)8;/h4H,2-3H2,1H3;1H2

InChI key

LDLRTLHIDXJSQW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Methyl cyclopentenolone hydrate is reported to be present in some electronic cigarettes.
We are committed to bringing you greener alternative products, which adhere to one or more of The 12 Principles of Greener Chemistry. This product is Biobased and thus aligns with "Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses" and "Use of Renewable Feedstocks".

Application

This material is found primarily as the enol form (CAS 80-71-7) in its pure, anhydrous state. Readily forms the diketone form (CAS 765-70-8) in solution.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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Electronic cigarettes as a harm reduction strategy for tobacco control: a step forward or a repeat of past mistakes?.
Cahn Z & Siegel M.
Journal of Public Health Policy, 32(1), 16-31 (2011)
Cyclotene Hydrate, C6H8O2. H2O.
Fayle SE, et al.
Acta Crystallographica Section C, Structural Chemistry, 54(3), 404-405 (1998)

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