2-hydroxycyclopent-2-en-1-one Chemical Properties

Melting point:

52-53℃

Boiling point:

245℃

Density 

1.334

Flash point:

101℃

storage temp. 

2-8°C

solubility 

DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)

form 

Solid

pka

8.90±0.20(Predicted)

color 

Brown to Very Dark Brown

Odor

at 0.10 % in propylene glycol. maple caramel

Odor Type

caramellic

LogP

-0.290 (est)

2-hydroxycyclopent-2-en-1-one Usage And Synthesis

Uses

2-Hydroxycyclopent-2-en-1-one is a useful compound for preparing natural flavors.