Methyl Cyclopentenolone (MCP, Cyclotene) is a food-grade flavouring compound with intense maple, caramel and burnt sugar aroma used in food flavouring and tobacco applications.We supply bulk Methyl Cyclopentenolone sourced from leading China manufacturers, available in powder form for international food processing operations. Our Methyl Cyclopentenolone is widely used in maple syrup flavouring, toffee flavouring, roasted flavour enhancement, tobacco flavouring and confectionery flavouring.
Methyl Cyclopentenolone (2-Hydroxy-3-methyl-2-cyclopenten-1-one, MCP or Cyclotene) is a cyclic enol-ketone naturally found in coffee, maple syrup, roasted foods and tobacco smoke.
At trace levels it provides intense maple-syrup, caramel, burnt-sugar and fenugreek-like aroma. One of the most widely used flavouring compounds in maple, caramel, coffee and tobacco flavour formulations.
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White to pale yellow crystals |
| Assay | ≥ 98.0% |
| Melting Point | 106-110°C |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 0.5% |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤ 10 mg/kg |
Our MOQ for bulk food/feed ingredient is generally 500 kg. We also support mixed containers — combine Methyl Cyclopentenolone with other food ingredients in one shipment to save on freight.
We provide free samples (100–500g) for quality testing before you place a bulk order. The buyer covers shipping costs only. Samples are typically dispatched within 2–3 business days.
Standard lead time is 7–15 days after order confirmation and payment. For stock items, delivery can be faster. We will confirm the exact timeline before you place the order.
You will receive the original COA (Certificate of Analysis), COO (Certificate of Origin), MSDS, TDS, and relevant certifications directly from the manufacturer. We guarantee full document authenticity and traceability.
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