Maltol

Maltol

118-71-8

C6H6O3

4-(a-d-Glucopyranosido)-a-glucopyranose; 3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one; 3-hydroxy-2-methyl-4-pyrone; 4H-Pyran-4-one, 3-hydroxy-2-methyl-; Methyl hydroxypyrone

in benzene, ether, petroleum ether

in hot water, chloroform

98.00 to 100.00 %

0.07

caramellic

Sweet, cotton candy, caramellic, with jammy fruity and berry notes

white powder

159.00 to 162.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg

store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light

<20.00 ppm

240.00 °F. TCC

24 month(s) or longer if stored properly

Sweet, caramellic, cotton candy, jammy fruity, burnt with bready nuances

5.3 (0.5 aq.)

126.11

alcohol