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Methyl Cyclopentenolone (MCP)
MCP is a kind of natural substance that could be used as flavor enhancer.
Chemical formula: C6H8O2
Molecular weight: 112.13 g/mol
HS: 2914299000
CAS NO: 80-71-7
Properties
A white crystalline powder with strong caramel aroma. It is soluble in water. 1g of MCP dissolves in 72ml of water at 25ºC. It can be dissolved easily in boiling water, Glycerin, Propanediol and Ethanol (1g dissolves in 5ml of 90% Ethanol at 25ºC). Decomposition would occur if distilled in normal pressure.
Melting point: 104-108ºC
Heavy metal (Pb) ≤0.04%
Application
MCP is flavor and sweetness enhancer. It has strong caramel aroma, and is mainly used for walnuts, maple, caramel, coffee, syrup, rum sugar, cream, soup seasoning, ice cream, cookies, candy beverage, bakery and wine. It tastes sweet, and can be widely applied in cosmetics, food and pharmaceutical industry.
Index name | Index |
Appearance | White crystal powder |
Odor | Sweet nut flavour, maple licorice flavor when be diluted. |
Ketone (GC,%) | ≥99.0 |
Melting range (°C) | 104-108 |
Solubility (25°C) | 1g soluble in 5ml 98% ethanol |
Arsenic (mg/kg) | ≤3 |
Heavy metal (Pb, mg/kg) | ≤10 |
Water, % | 0.5 |
Ignition residue,% | 0.1 |