Identification

Namemaltol
IUPAC3-hydroxy-2-methylpyran-4-one
CAS Number118-71-8
EINECS204-271-8
FDA UNII3A9RD92BS4
Molecular FormulaC6 H6 O3
Molecular Weight126.11142000
MDL NumberMFCD00006578
Nikkaji NumberJ2.910F
Beilstein0112169
CoE Number148

Regulatory

JECFA Food Flavoring1480 maltol
JECFA Food AdditiveMaltol
DG SANTE Food Flavourings07.014 maltol
FEMA Number2656
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF)118-71-8 ; MALTOL
FDA RegulationFDA PART 172 -- FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION

Physical Properties

Appearance white powder (est)
Assay 98.00 to 100.00
Heavey Metals <20.00 ppm
Food Chemicals Codex Listed Yes
Melting Point 159.00 to 162.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point 284.70 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est)
Flash Point 240.00 °F. TCC ( 115.56 °C. )
logP (o/w) 0.090
Shelf Life 24.00 month(s) or longer if stored properly.
Storage store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light.
Soluble in alcohol
Insoluble in paraffin oil

Cosmetic Information

CosIngcosmetic data
Cosmetic Usesfragrance

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Strength high ,
Substantivity 372 hour(s) at 20.00 % in benzyl alcohol
Odor Description
at 5.00 % in benzyl alcohol.
Sweet, caramellic, cotton candy, jammy fruity, burnt with bready nuances
Odor sample from CA Aromatics Company Inc.
Taste Description at 100.00 ppm.

Safety Information

Preferred SDSView
European informationMost important hazard(s):
Oral/Parenteral Toxicityoral-rat LD50 1410 mg/kg
Dermal Toxicityskin-rabbit LD > 5000 mg/kg
Inhalation ToxicityNot determined

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categoryflavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety AssessmentSearch
Recommendation for maltol usage levels up to8.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU)3060.00 (μg/capita/day)
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA)2898.00 (μg/capita/day)
Structure ClassII
baked goods107.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic)78.00000
beverages(alcoholic)70.00000
breakfast cereal-
cheese-
chewing gum53.00000
condiments / relishes-
confectionery froastings-
egg products-
fats / oils0.40000
fish products-
frozen dairy121.00000
fruit ices-
gelatins / puddings112.00000
granulated sugar-
gravies-
hard candy6.00000
imitation dairy-
instant coffee / tea-
jams / jellies15.00000
meat products0.10000
milk products-
nut products-
other grains-
poultry-
processed fruits-
processed vegetables-
reconstituted vegetables-
seasonings / flavors-
snack foods-
soft candy114.00000
soups-
sugar substitutes-
sweet sauces0.30000

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Potential Uses

FR allspice FR amber FR bayberry FL brandy FR bread baked bread FR butterscotch FL caramel FR cherry FL chicory root FL chocolate cocoa FR coconut FR coffee FL cola FR cotton candy FR fig FR fir balsam fruit jam FR gingerbread FR graham cracker FL molasses FR mulberry FR papaya FR peach FR pina colada FR pineapple FR pizza FR plum FR pumpkin pie FR raspberry FR root beer FR spice FR strawberry FL sugar brown sugar FL/FR valerian FR vanilla

Natural Occurrence

abies alba mill chicory cocoa coffee PMC fir white fir PMC honey buckwheat honey PbMd PMC malt roasted malt PMC pepper bell pepper fruit pinus larix bark raspberry red raspberry fruit strawberry wild strawberry fruit wood tan

Synonyms

corps praline 3- hydroxy-2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyran; 3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4-pyrone 3- hydroxy-2-methyl-4-pyranone 3- hydroxy-2-methyl-4-pyrone 3- hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one 3- hydroxy-2-methyl-g-pyrone 3- hydroxy-2-methyl-gamma-pyrone 3- hydroxy-2-methyl-pyran-4-one 3- hydroxy-2-methylpyran-4-one 3- hydroxy-2-methylpyrone larixic acid larixinic acid nat. maltol maltol (natural) maltol 5% pg maltol FCC maltol nat. maltol natural maltol NF grade maltol synthetic maltol, natural 2- methyl pyromeconic acid 2- methyl-3-hydroxy-4-pyrone 2- methyl-3-hydroxypyrone 2- methyl-3-oxidanyl-pyran-4-one 2- methyl-3-oxy-gamma-pyrone 2- methylpyromeconic acid palatone talmon veltol vetol Info: maltol and related substances US Patents: 5,155,254 - Substituted diones as intermediates for a process for the manufacture of .gamma.-pyrones PubMed: Effect of adulteration versus storage on volatiles in unifloral honeys from different floral sources and locations. PubMed: Co-culturing of Pichia guilliermondii enhanced volatile flavor compound formation by Zygosaccharomyces rouxii in the model system of Thai soy sauce fermentation. PubMed: [Flavonoids and nor-sesquiterpenes of Pedicularis densispica]. PubMed: Simultaneous spectrophotometric kinetic determination of four flavor enhancers in foods with the aid of chemometrics. PubMed: [Chemical constituents of Chinese red ginseng]. PubMed: Comparison of fermented soybean paste (Doenjang) prepared by different methods based on profiling of volatile compounds. PubMed: Effect of grain type and toasting conditions of barrels on the concentration of the volatile substances released by the wood and on the sensory characteristics of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo. PubMed: Volatile compounds and sensorial characterization of wines from four Spanish denominations of origin, aged in Spanish Rebollo (Quercus pyrenaica Willd.) oak wood barrels. PubMed: The identification of antioxidants in dark soy sauce. PubMed: [Studies on the chemical constituents in herb of Ludwigia octovalvis]. PubMed: [Studies on chemical constituents in Flos Sophorae Carbonisatus]. PubMed: [Studies on chemical constituents in bulbs of Bolbostemma paniculatum]. PubMed: Aroma compounds in sweet whey powder. PubMed: Antioxidative activities of fractions obtained from brewed coffee. PubMed: Volatile compounds in a spanish red wine aged in barrels made of Spanish, French, and American oak wood. PubMed: Antioxidative activity of volatile chemicals extracted from beer. PubMed: Antioxidant properties of aroma compounds isolated from soybeans and mung beans.