Ethyl maltol
ALDRICH/W348708 - ≥99%, FCC, FG
Synonym: 2-Ethyl-3-hydroxy-4H-pyran-4-one; Ethyl maltol
CAS Number: 4940-11-8
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C7H8O3
Molecular Weight: 140.14
EC Number: 225-582-5
MDL Number: MFCD00059795
Linear Formula: C7H8O3
Product Type: Chemical
| agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | ≥99% |
| biological source | synthetic |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| fragrance allergen | no known allergens |
| grade | FG |
| Fragrance grade | |
| Halal | |
| Kosher | |
| InChI | 1S/C7H8O3/c1-2-6-7(9)5(8) |
| InChI key | YIKYNHJUKRTCJL-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | 85-95 °C (lit.) |
| organoleptic | caramel; sweet |
| Quality Level | 300 ![]() |
400 ![]() |
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| reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
| EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 | |
| FCC | |
| FDA 21 CFR 172.515 | |
| SMILES string | CCC1=C(O)C(=O)C=CO1 |
| Application: |
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| Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
| Packaging: | 100 g in poly bottle |
| Packaging: | 25 kg in fiber drum |
| Packaging: | 5 kg in poly drum |
| Symbol | GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H302 |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 22 |
| Safety Statements | 36 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥99% |
| mp | 85-95 °C (lit.) |
| FEMA Number | 3487 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |


