3-Methyl-1,2-cyclopentanedione
Agent Name
3-Methyl-1,2-cyclopentanedione
Alternative Name
Methylcyclopentenolone
CAS Number
765-70-8
Formula
C6-H8-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1,2-Cyclopentanedione, 3-methyl-; Cyclotene; Methylcyclopentenolone; Methylcyclopentenolone (diketo form); Methylcyclopentenolone (natural); 1,2-Cyclopentanedione, 3-methyl-; 3-Methylcyclopentane-1,2-dione; [ChemIDplus] Maple lactone; [JECFA]
Category
Aliphatic Ketones, Other
Description
Off-white crystalline powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
"A peroxynitrite scavenger isolated from coffee extract." [ChemIDplus] Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA]
Comments
Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] May cause irritation; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
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