Cyclotene

Cyclotene
Names
	Preferred IUPAC name 3-Methylcyclopentane-1,2-dione
	Other names Maple lactone
Identifiers
CAS Number	765-70-8 ; 80-71-7 (enol form);
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image;
ChemSpider	55153 ;
ECHA InfoCard	100.001.186
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 Key: OACYKCIZDVVNJL-UHFFFAOYSA-N ;
	SMILES CC1C(=O)C(=O)CC1;
Properties
Chemical formula	C6H8O2
Molar mass	112.13 g·mol−1
Melting point	104–108 °C (219–226 °F; 377–381 K)[1]
	Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
	Infobox references

Cyclotene (maple lactone) is an organic compound used in flavors and perfumery for its maple- or caramel-like odor.^[2]

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