ethyl maltol
3-hydroxy-2-ethyl-4H-pyran-4-one
Identification
| Name | ethyl maltol |
| IUPAC | 2-ethyl-3-hydroxypyran-4-one |
| CAS Number | 4940-11-8 |
| EINECS | 225-582-5 |
| FDA UNII | L6Q8K29L05 |
| Molecular Formula | C7 H8 O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 140.13836000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00059795 |
| Nikkaji Number | J35.389B |
| Beilstein | 1618110 |
| CoE Number | 692 |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 1481 ethyl maltol |
| JECFA Food Additive | Ethyl Maltol |
| GSFA Codex | Ethyl maltol (637) |
| DG SANTE Food Flavourings | 07.047 ethyl maltol |
| FEMA Number | 3487 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 4940-11-8 ; ETHYL MALTOL |
| FDA Regulation | FDA PART 172 -- FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | white crystalline powder (est) |
| Assay | 99.00 to 100.00 |
| Heavey Metals | 0.002% MAX |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | Yes |
| Melting Point | 89.00 to 93.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 289.00 to 290.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.000220 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | > 200.00 °F. TCC ( > 93.33 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 0.630 |
| 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, 12% |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | fragrance |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Strength | high , |
| Substantivity | 360 hour(s) at 20.00 % in benzyl alcohol |
| Odor Description |
at 5.00 % in benzyl alcohol. Sweet sugary, caramellic, jammy, strawberry-like sweet, fruity sweet aromatic burnt cotton sugar candy jamy strawberry note sweet, candy-floss / cotton candy, warm, intense
|
| Odor sample from | Ungerer & Company, Inc. |
| Taste Description |
at 70.00 ppm. strawberry, caramel
|
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| European information | Most important hazard(s): |
| Human Experience | 10 % solution: no irritation or sensitization. |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | oral-rat LD50 1150 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | skin-rabbit LD50 > 5000 mg/kg |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | flavor enhancers, flavoring agents |
| RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment | Search |
| Recommendation for ethyl maltol usage levels up to | 4.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU) | 1580.00 (μg/capita/day) |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA) | 6692.00 (μg/capita/day) |
| Structure Class | II |
| baked goods | - |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | - |
| beverages(alcoholic) | - |
| breakfast cereal | - |
| cheese | - |
| chewing gum | - |
| condiments / relishes | - |
| confectionery froastings | - |
| egg products | - |
| fats / oils | - |
| fish products | - |
| frozen dairy | - |
| fruit ices | - |
| gelatins / puddings | - |
| granulated sugar | - |
| gravies | - |
| hard candy | - |
| imitation dairy | - |
| instant coffee / tea | - |
| jams / jellies | - |
| meat products | - |
| milk products | - |
| nut products | - |
| other grains | - |
| poultry | - |
| processed fruits | - |
| processed vegetables | - |
| reconstituted vegetables | - |
| seasonings / flavors | - |
| snack foods | - |
| soft candy | - |
| soups | - |
| sugar substitutes | - |
| sweet sauces | - |
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