描述
2-hydroxy-3-methyl-2-cyclopenten-1-one, also known as cyclotene, is a member of the class of compounds known as cyclic ketones. Cyclic ketones are organic compounds containing a ketone that is conjugated to a cyclic moiety. 2-hydroxy-3-methyl-2-cyclopenten-1-one is soluble (in water) and a very weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). 2-hydroxy-3-methyl-2-cyclopenten-1-one is a caramel, maple, and maple syrup tasting compound and can be found in a number of food items such as pepper (c. annuum), green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper, which makes 2-hydroxy-3-methyl-2-cyclopenten-1-one a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products.