Ingredient Dictionary

METHYL 3-OXO-2-PENTENYLCYCLOPENTANEACETATE

(-)-methyl jasmonate is a jasmonate ester that is the methyl ester of jasmonic acid.

Definition

(-)-methyl jasmonate is a jasmonate ester that is the methyl ester of jasmonic acid. It has a role as a member of jasmonates, a plant hormone and a plant metabolite. It is a member of Jasmonate derivatives, a methyl ester and a jasmonate ester.

Source: PubChem

US FDA substance register · UNII 900N171A0F · registered name METHYL JASMONATE · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Gives the product a scentPERFUMING

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Names & identifiers

METHYL 3-OXO-2-PENTENYLCYCLOPENTANEACETATEINCICyclopentaneacetic acid, 3-oxo-2-(2-pentenyl)-, methyl ester, [1R-[1.alpha.,2.beta.(Z)]]-Synonym

CAS No.chemical registry number: 1211-29-6
EC No.EU chemical inventory number: 214-918-6
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID: DTXSID3036731
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID: DTXCID501528672

IUPAC: Methyl {(1R,2R)-3-oxo-2-[(2Z)-pent-2-en-1-yl]cyclopentyl}acetate
Molecular formula: C13H20O3
Molecular weight: 224.3 g/mol

Measured properties

Appearance: Colorless liquid with a sharp odor, [Merck Index] · Solid
Odour: Sharp persistent odor
Boiling point: BP: 110 °C at 0.2 mm Hg · 110.00 °C. @ 0.20 mm Hg
Melting point: 25 °C
Solubility: very slightly · Soluble in oils, Slightly soluble in water
Density: Specific density: 1.021 at 22.6 °C/4 °C · 1.017-1.023

Values measured on the substance itself, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: PubChem

What products actually use it for

What the 4 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

Fragrance2
Flavouring and nutrient2

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard