CAS: 118-71-8
Maltol is a naturally occurring organic compound with the verified IUPAC name 3-hydroxy-2-methylpyran-4-one. It is a white crystalline powder with a molecular formula of C6H6O3. Maltol is used as a flavoring agent and fragrance in various industries.
Maltol is used as a flavoring agent in food products, particularly in the production of malt, caramel, and fruit flavors. It is also used in the fragrance industry to create sweet, fruity, and floral scents. Additionally, maltol is used in pharmaceutical applications as an intermediate in the synthesis of certain drugs.
Maltol is used in various industrial applications, including the production of food flavorings, fragrances, and pharmaceuticals. It is also used in laboratory settings as a reference standard and in commercial applications as a flavor enhancer. In the fragrance industry, maltol is used to create a range of scents, from sweet and fruity to floral and herbal.
Maltol is considered to be a relatively safe compound, but it can cause skin and eye irritation in some individuals. It is recommended to handle maltol with caution, wearing protective gloves and eyewear. Maltol should be stored in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and heat sources. Regulatory concerns include compliance with food and fragrance industry regulations, as well as adherence to safety protocols for handling and storage.
MALTOL; 118-71-8; 3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one; 3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4-pyrone; Larixinic acid; Palatone; Larixic acid; Talmon; Vetol; Veltol; Corps praline; 4H-Pyran-4-one; 3-hydroxy-2-methyl-; 3-hydroxy-2-methylpyran-4-one; 2-Methyl pyromeconic acid; 2-Methyl-3-hydroxy-4-pyrone; 2-Methylpyromeconic acid; 2-Methyl-3-hydroxypyrone; 3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-gamma-pyrone; 2-Methyl-3-oxy-gamma-pyrone; FEMA No. 2656; DTXSID0025523; NSC 2829; NSC-2829; NSC-404458; Ins no.636; Ins-636; BRN 0112169; 3A9RD92BS4; AI3-18547; E-636; DTXCID305523; Laxarinic Acid; RefChem:800821; 204-271-8; 3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-pyran-4-one; Maltol (natural); MFCD00006578; 3-Hydroxy-2-methylpyrone; 2-methyl-3-hydroxy-4-pyranone; 3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4-pyranone; NSC2829; 3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-1;4-pyrone; 3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-.gamma.-pyrone; MLS000069412; CHEBI:69438; 5-Hydroxy-6-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one; E636; SMR000059093; WLN: T6O DVJ B1 CQ; CAS-118-71-8; Maltol [NF]; CCRIS 3467; EINECS 204-271-8; UNII-3A9RD92BS4; methyl maltol; Laricinic acid; Maltol (Standard); Spectrum_001419; Opera_ID_338; SpecPlus_000443; MALTOL [FHFI]; MALTOL [FCC]; MALTOL [USP-RS]; Spectrum2_001795; Spectrum3_001351; Spectrum4_001871; Spectrum5_000462; MALTOL [II]; MALTOL [MI]; MALTOL [MART.]; bmse000538; Maltol; analytical standard; SCHEMBL4815; 3-Hydroxy-2-pyran-4-one; BSPBio_003161; KBioGR_002365; KBioSS_001899; SPECTRUM310025; 5-18-01-00114 (Beilstein Handbook Reference); MLS001424145; MLS002415738; 3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-g-pyrone; CHEMBL31422; DivK1c_006539; 3-hydroxy-2-methylpyr-4-one; Pantoprazole Sodium Impurity X; SPBio_001749; orb1301706; orb3025379; QSPL 180; 2-Methyl-3-oxy-.gamma.-pyrone; 3-hydroxy-2-methyl-4-oxopyrane; 3-hydroxyl-2-methyl-4-pyranone; FEMA 2656; HSDB 8320; KBio1_001483; KBio2_001899; KBio2_004467; KBio2_007035; KBio3_002381; XPCTZQVDEJYUGT-UHFFFAOYSA-; MSK3256; 3-hydroxy-2-methyl-gamma -pyrone; HMS2052K09; HMS3394K09; HMS5084A03; KUC106764N; HY-W012788R; STR01642; Tox21_202215; Tox21_300118; BBL011669; BDBM50227434; CCG-38443; EBC-46297; Maltol; natural; >=98.5%; FG; NSC404458; s4940; SBB055954; STK801686; 2-methyl-3-hydroxy-4H-pyran-4-one; Maltol; >=99.0%; FCC; FG; 3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4-pyrone; 99%; AKOS005607790; CS-W013504; FM04338; HY-W012788; NC00350; PS-4578; SDCCGMLS-0066563.P001; Maltol (3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4-pyrone); NCGC00091223-01; NCGC00091223-02; NCGC00091223-03; NCGC00091223-04; NCGC00091223-05; NCGC00178231-01; NCGC00254046-01; NCGC00259764-01; BP-11468; KSC-11-228-8; NCI60_002320; SY011358; DB-002512; M0673; NS00012803; ST50330599; EN300-93557; F068773; Q420648; SR-01000712383; SR-01000712383-3; BRD-K40619305-001-12-1; Z1255382969; Maltol; United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard; InChI=1/C6H6O3/c1-4-6(8)5(7)2-3-9-4/h2-3;8H;1H3; 3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4-pyrone; 3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-pyran-4-one; Maltol; Deferiprone Impurity B