Methyl cyclopentanolone (MCP) is a broad-spectrum food flavoring agent that is widely used in foods such as walnut and other nut syrups, rum, caramel, Scottish cream, spices, soup stocks, wine, ice cream, cakes, candies, beverages, baked goods, fruit juice concentrates, and meat products. It can also be used in detergents, cosmetics, and other products.

CAS NO.：80-71-7

Molecular formula:  C₆H₈O₂

Alias：2-HYDROXY-3-METHYLCYCLOPENT-2-ENONE

Materialized nature：White crystalline powder or fine crystals；at 1.00 % in dipropylene glycol;Caramel maple syrup, the caramel smell.