Chemistry:Cyclotene

Cyclotene

Names
Preferred IUPAC name 3-Methylcyclopentane-1,2-dione
Other names Maple lactone
Identifiers
CAS Number	765-70-8 Y 80-71-7 (enol form)
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	55153 Y
EC Number	212-154-8
PubChem CID	61209 6660 (enol form)
InChI InChI=1S/C6H8O2/c1-4-2-3-5(7)6(4)8/h4H,2-3H2,1H3 Y Key: OACYKCIZDVVNJL-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y
SMILES CC1C(=O)C(=O)CC1
Properties
Chemical formula	C6H8O2
Molar mass	112.128 g·mol−1
Melting point	104–108 °C (219–226 °F; 377–381 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Cyclotene (maple lactone, corylon) is an organic compound used in flavors and perfumery for its maple- or caramel-like odor.

See also

• 1,2-Cyclohexanedione