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3-hydroxy-2-methyl-4h-pyran-4-one (also named as Maltol, Larixinic acid, Palatone and Veltol) is a natural compound. Maltol is found in chicory, roasted malt, breads, milk, heated butter, uncured smoked pork, cocoa, coffee, roasted barley, roasted peanuts, roasted filbert, soybean, in the bark of larch tree, in pine needles, and in roasted malt (from which it gets its name) etc. It has the odor of cotton candy and caramel.
Maltol is widely used as flavor enhancer to improve mouthfeel and to enhance flavor of candy and baked foods in food production and of soft drinks in beverage industry. It is used as intermediate in pharmaceutical for medicine manufacturing. It is used as flavoring agent in cosmetic and personal care industries to enhance flavor. According to FEEDAP Panel, maltol is safe to be added to feed for all animal species at the normal use level of 5 mg/kg feed.
Maltol is a naturally occurring organic compound that is primarily used as flavor enhancer.
Chemical formula: C6H6O3
Molecular weight: 126.11 g/mol
Code
GBI1108-Code of additives under the standard of P.R.C
INS636-International code system
FEMA2656-Flavor and Extract Manufactures Association
HS: 2932999099
CAS NO: 118-71-8
Properties
A white crystalline powder smells like caramelized sugar and cotton candy. Its diluted solution has the aroma of strawberry.
1g of Maltol dissolves in 80ml of water; 21ml of Ethanol; 80ml of Glycerin and 28ml of Propylene Glycol.
Quality Standard
Complied with national quality standard of P.R.C QB/T2642-2004 and USA FCC-IV
Application
Maltol is a flavor enhancer extensively used in food, beverage, tobacco, brewery, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals industries. When combined with other substances, Maltol will increase and sustain their sweetness and fragrance. It is also used to formulated additives for food, cigarettes and cosmetics.
Reference Usage
Soft drinks: 4.1 mg/L
Ice cream, frozen products: 8.7 mg/kg
Bakery: 30 mg/kg
Pudding: 7.5 mg/kg
Jelly: 90 mg/kg
Fragrance intensifier: 50-250 mg/kg
Name | 3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4-pyrone |
Synonyms | Maltol; 3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one |
CAS NO. | 118-71-8 |
Molecular Formula |
C6H6O3 |
Molecular Weight | 126.11 |
EINECS | 204-271-8 |
FEMA | 2656 |
M.P. | 160-164 ºC |
B.P. | 170 ºC (10 mmHg) |
Water solubility | 1.2 g/100 mL (25 ºC) |
Appearance | White Crystalline Powder |
Purity | 99% Min |
Maltol (CAS: 118-71-8) is a natural organic compound that serves mainly as a flavour enhancer. It is used in the development of flavours in certain food products such as yoghurt, syrups and bread, for example. This molecule is extracted from roasted malt, larch bark and pine needles. Maltol (CAS: 118-71-8) has a pleasant sweet smell, close to that of caramel, which is why it is also used in certain so-called gourmet perfumes.
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