Ethyl Maltol#4940-11-8
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Chemical Name:Ethyl Maltol
CAS No.:4940-11-8
Molecular Formula:C7H8O3
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Ethyl maltol is a commonly used food additive and flavor enhancer, usually in the form of white crystalline powder or needle-like crystals. It is soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol, and its aqueous solution is relatively stable, maintaining a sweet and fragrant taste even after dissolution.
Ethyl maltol Chemical Properties |
Melting point | 85-95 °C (lit.) |
Boiling point | 196.62°C (rough estimate) |
density | 1.1624 (rough estimate) |
vapor pressure | 0.2Pa at 24℃ |
refractive index | 1.4850 (estimate) |
FEMA | 3487 | ETHYL MALTOL |
storage temp. | 2-8°C |
solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
form | Solid |
pka | 8.38±0.10(Predicted) |
color | White to Pale Yellow |
Odor | at 5.00 % in benzyl alcohol. sweet caramel jam strawberry cotton candy |
Odor Type | caramellic |
biological source | synthetic |
Water Solubility | 9.345g/L at 24℃ |
JECFA Number | 1481 |
Merck | 14,3824 |
LogP | 2.9 at 25℃ |
CAS DataBase Reference | 4940-11-8(CAS DataBase Reference) |
NIST Chemistry Reference | 4H-pyran-4-one, 2-ethyl-3-hydroxy-(4940-11-8) |
EPA Substance Registry System | 4H-Pyran-4-one, 2-ethyl-3-hydroxy- (4940-11-8) |
Safety Information |
Hazard Codes | Xn |
Risk Statements | 22 |
Safety Statements | 36 |
WGK Germany | 3 |
RTECS | UQ0840000 |
HS Code | 29329990 |
Toxicity | LD50 orally in male mice, male rats, female rats, chicks (mg/kg): 780, 1150, 1200, 1270 (Gralla) |
Product Usage
Ethyl Maltol is a flavoring agent that is a white, crystalline powder. it has a unique odor and a sweet taste that resembles fruit. the melt- ing point is 90°c. it is sparingly soluble in water and propylene gly- col and soluble in alcohol and chloroform. it is obtained by chemical synthesis.Flavor and fragrance enhancer in foods, especially baked goods, beverages, and synthetic berry and citrus flavorings;
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