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| 3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one |
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Maltol FCCIV
CAS No. 118-71-8
Chemical Name: 3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one
Molecular Formula: C6H6O3
Formula Weight: 126.11
MOL File: 118-71-8.mol
mp : 160-164 °C(lit.)
bp : 205 °C
density : 1.046 g/mL at 25 °C
solubility : methanol: 50 mg/mL, clear
Water Solubility : 1.2 g/100 mL (25 ºC)
Merck : 14,5713
Hazard Codes : Xn,Xi
HS Code : 29329995
Chemical Properties: white crystalline powder
General Description: White crystalline powder with a fragrant caramel-butterscotch odor. pH (5% aqueous solution) 5.3.
Air & Water Reactions
May be sensitive to prolonged exposure to light and air. Somewhat soluble in water at room temperature. Freely soluble in hot water [Merck]. Slightly soluble in cold water.
USE: Maltol is a naturally occurring organic compound that is used primarily as a flavor enhancer. It is found in the bark of larch tree, in pine needles, and in roasted malt (from which it gets its name) white crystalline powder
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Chemical Properties: white crystalline powder
General Description: White crystalline powder with a fragrant caramel-butterscotch odor. pH (5% aqueous solution) 5.3.
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