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Ethyl Maltol

CAS 4940-11-8 · MF C7H8O3 · MW 140.14 g/mol

Ethyl Maltol is a highly effective flavor enhancer known for its sweet, caramel-like aroma.

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CAS Number
4940-11-8
Molecular Formula
C7H8O3
Molecular Weight
140.14 g/mol
Material Family
Specialty Additives
Functional Roles
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 Number4940-11-8
IUPAC Name2-ethyl-3-hydroxypyran-4-one
InChI KeyYIKYNHJUKRTCJL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
PubChem CID 21059
INCI NameETHYL HYDROXYPYRONE
Synonyms & Trade Names
Ethyl maltol 2-Ethyl-3-hydroxy-4H-pyran-4-one 2-Ethyl-3-hydroxy-4-pyrone Ethylmaltol Veltol plus 3-Hydroxy-2-ethyl-4-pyrone 2-ethyl-3-hydroxypyran-4-one 2-Ethylpyromeconic acid 4H-PYRAN-4-ONE, 2-ETHYL-3-HYDROXY- 2-Ethyl pyromeconic acid Ethyl Hydroxypyrone FEMA No. 3487 L6Q8K29L05 DTXCID3021516 RefChem:138985
Full Description

Ethyl Maltol is a highly effective flavor enhancer known for its sweet, caramel-like aroma.