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Maltol , 99% , 118-71-8

Synonym(s):
3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one;3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4-pyrone;Larixinic acid;Maltol

CAS NO.:118-71-8

Empirical Formula: C6H6O3

Molecular Weight: 126.11

MDL number: MFCD00006578

EINECS: 204-271-8

Pack Size Price Stock Quantity
5G RMB23.20 In Stock
25G RMB32.80 In Stock
100G RMB97.60 In Stock
500G RMB401.60 In Stock
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Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: 160-164 °C(lit.)
Boiling point: 205 °C
Density  1.046 g/mL at 25 °C
vapor pressure  0.15Pa at 24℃
refractive index  n20/D 1.541
FEMA  2656 | MALTOL
Flash point: 198 °F
storage temp.  2-8°C
solubility  methanol: 50 mg/mL, clear
form  Liquid
pka 8.41±0.10(Predicted)
color  Clear colorless
PH 5.3 (0.5g/l, H2O)
Odor at 5.00 % in benzyl alcohol. sweet caramel cotton candy jam fruity baked bread
Odor Type caramellic
explosive limit 25%
Water Solubility  1.2 g/100 mL (25 ºC)
Merck  14,5713
JECFA Number 1480
BRN  112169
InChIKey XPCTZQVDEJYUGT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP 2.3 at 25℃

Description and Uses

Maltol has a warm, sweet, fruity odor and a jam-like odor in solution. It may be prepared by alkaline hydrolysis of streptomycin salts; also from piperidine to pyromeconic acid and subsequent methylation at the 2 position.

A fragrance molecule used in flavor enhancers and fragrances.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS07
Signal word  Warning
Hazard statements  H302
Precautionary statements  P264-P270-P301+P312-P501
Hazard Codes  Xn,Xi
Risk Statements  22-38-36/37/38-41-20/22
Safety Statements  37-37/39-26-36-36/37/39-36/37
RIDADR  UN 3334
WGK Germany  3
RTECS  UQ1050000
Autoignition Temperature 1364 °F
Hazard Note  Irritant
TSCA  Yes
HS Code  29329995

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