| Product name: | Ethyl Maltol |
| Molecular Formula: | C7H8O3 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Molecular Weight: | 140.14 |
| CAS No.: | 4940-11-8 |
Description
Ethyl Maltol occurs as a white, crystalline powder having a cotton-candy odor and a sweet, fruitlike flavor in dilute solu-tion. One gram dissolves in about 55 mL of water, 10 mL of alcohol, 17 mL of propylene glycol, and 5 mL of chloroform. It melts at about 90°.
Applications
Ethyl maltolis a derivative of γ-pyrone. It is a broad-spectrum and highly effective flavoring agent. It can also be used as a sweetener, aroma synthesizer, flavor improver and flavor fixer. It suppresses acid and bitterness, eliminates fishy odor, and eliminates irritation. They have the same properties as maltol, but the difference is that maltol can be obtained from nature (barley, soybeans, etc.), while ethyl maltol can be artificially synthesized. The appearance is white powder, needle-like or granular crystals. The aroma has a sweet aroma similar to fruit without impurities. Ethyl maltol is an ideal spice synergist with safety, non-toxicity, wide application, good effect and low dosage. It has a significant effect on improving and enhancing the aroma of food, making sweetness and sweetening, and can extend the shelf life of food. It is widely used in tobacco, food, beverages, seasonings, fruit wine, daily cosmetics and other products. Ethyl maltol has a significant effect on improving and enhancing the flavor of food, has sweetness effect on candies, has antibacterial and antiseptic properties, and can extend the shelf life of food.
Specification
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Identification | Infrared absorption |
| Assay (on anhydrous basis) | ≥99.0% |
| Residue on ignition | ≤0.2% |
| Water | ≤0.5% |
Packing
25kg/drum or as per requirement
Storage
Store in a cool dry place
Minimum Order
1000kgs
