Functional Roles
Industries Served
Physical Properties
melting_point
90 - 91 u00b0C
boiling_point
289.00 to 290.00 u00b0C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
solubility
Sparingly soluble in water, soluble in propylene glycol
GHS / SDS Safety
Warning
Irritant
- H302 (99.7%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
Chemical Identity
| CAS Number | 4940-11-8 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-ethyl-3-hydroxypyran-4-one |
| InChI Key | YIKYNHJUKRTCJL-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 21059 |
| INCI Name | ETHYL HYDROXYPYRONE |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
Ethyl Maltol is a highly effective flavor enhancer known for its sweet, caramel-like aroma.