Product Description
| Product | Maltol |
| CAS | 118-71-8 |
| Formula | C6H6O3 |
| Synonym | 3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one, 3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4-pyrone, 3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-g-pyrone, Larixic acid, Larixinic acid 2-Methyl-3-hydroxy-4-pyrone, 2-Methyl-3-oxy-g-pyrone, 2-Methyl pyromeconic acid, 4H-Pyran-4-one, 3-hydroxy-2-methyl-, Methyl hydroxypyrone |
Typical Product Specifications
| Sparingly Soluble | in benzene, ether, petroleum ether |
| Freely Soluble | in hot water, chloroform |
| Odor | wh. cryst. powd., fragrant caramel-like odor |
| pH | 5.3 (0.5 aq.) |
| Melting Point | 160-162 c |
| Molecular weight | 126.11 |
| Flash Point | (tcc) 140 f |
| Solubility | alcohol |
| Notes | Class: Aromatic chemicals FEMA No: 2656
Use: MASKING, TONIC |
| Class | Flavor and Fragrance Chemical Compounds |
| Industry | Fragrance |
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