Product Details
Category
Flavoring Chemical Agents
Synonyms
2-Hydroxy-3-methyl-2-cyclopenten-1-one, Maple lactone
Storage
Store below 30°C.
Boiling Point
170.05°C (rough estimate)
Melting Point
104-108 °C (lit.)
Density
1.0795 (rough estimate)
Product Description
3-Methyl-1,2-cyclopentanedione is present in coffee and is capable of scavenging peroxynitrite. It also has anti-inflammatory effects.
Molecular Weight (g/mol)
112.13
Refractive Index
1.4550 (estimate)
InChI Key
CFAKWWQIUFSQFU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
1S/C6H8O2/c1-4-2-3-5(7)6(4)8/h4H,2-3H2,1H3
Safety Statements
22-24/25-36/37-26-36