Identification

Namecaramel pentadione
IUPAC(3S,4S)-3,4-dimethylcyclopentane-1,2-dione
EINECS236-810-8
FDA UNIISearch
Molecular FormulaC7 H10 O2
Molecular Weight126.15510000
MDL NumberMFCD00143063
Nikkaji NumberJ241.145H
CoE Number2234

Regulatory

JECFA Food Flavoring420 3,4-dimethyl-1,2-cyclo-pentanedione
DG SANTE Food Flavourings07.075 3,4-dimethylcyclopentane-1,2-dione
FEMA Number3268
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF)13494-06-9 ; 3,4-DIMETHYL-1,2-CYCLOPENTADIONE

Physical Properties

Appearance white to amber crystals (est)
Assay 98.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Melting Point 68.00 to 72.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point 187.37 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est)
Vapor Pressure 0.633000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Flash Point > 212.00 °F. TCC ( > 100.00 °C. )
logP (o/w) 0.796 (est)
Soluble in alcohol
Insoluble in water
Stability stable in most media

Cosmetic Information

CosIngcosmetic data
Cosmetic Usesperfuming agents

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Strength high ,
Substantivity 236 hour(s) at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol
Odor Description at 1.00 % in dipropylene glycol.
Odor sample from Pure Synthetics, Inc.
Taste Description sweet maple fenugreek burnt caramellic burnt sugar resinous phenolic

Safety Information

Preferred SDSView
European informationMost important hazard(s):
Oral/Parenteral ToxicityNot determined
Dermal ToxicityNot determined
Inhalation ToxicityNot determined

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categoryflavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety AssessmentSearch
Recommendation for caramel pentadione usage levels up to1.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU)30.00 (μg/capita/day)
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA)2.00 (μg/capita/day)
Structure ClassII
baked goods-
beverages(nonalcoholic)-
beverages(alcoholic)-
breakfast cereal-
cheese-
chewing gum-
condiments / relishes-
confectionery froastings-
egg products-
fats / oils-
fish products-
frozen dairy-
fruit ices-
gelatins / puddings-
granulated sugar-
gravies-
hard candy-
imitation dairy-
instant coffee / tea-
jams / jellies-
meat products-
milk products-
nut products-
other grains-
poultry-
processed fruits-
processed vegetables-
reconstituted vegetables-
seasonings / flavors-
snack foods-
soft candy-
soups-
sugar substitutes-
sweet sauces-

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Potential Uses

FR butterscotch FL caramel FR coffee FL/FR fenugreek FR maple FR tobacco FR toffee FR tonka bean FR vanilla

Natural Occurrence

bacon cooked bacon PMC coffee PMC tobacco

Synonyms

caramel pentadione 1,2- cyclopentanedione, 3,4-dimethyl- 3,4- dimethyl cyclopentane-1,2-dione 3,4- dimethyl-1,2-cyclo-pentanedione 3,4- dimethyl-1,2-cyclopentadione 3,4- dimethyl-1,2-cyclopentadione natural 1% in ethyl alcohol 3,4- dimethyl-1,2-cyclopentadione natural 5% in ethyl alcohol 3,4- dimethyl-1,2-cyclopentane dione 3,4- dimethyl-1,2-cyclopentanedione 3,4- dimethyl-2-hydroxy-2-cyclopentenyl-1-one dimethyl-3 4 1 2-cyclopentadione 3,4- dimethylcyclopentan-1,2-dione 3,4- dimethylcyclopentane-1,2-dione methyl corylone (Givaudan) Try the PubMed Search.