CAS 118-71-8

Maltol

Description:

Maltol, with the CAS number 118-71-8, is an organic compound classified as a flavoring agent and fragrance. It is a white to pale yellow crystalline powder with a sweet, caramel-like aroma, often associated with the scent of freshly baked goods. Maltol is a derivative of pyruvic acid and is commonly found in various natural sources, including malted barley, which is where it derives its name. It has a molecular formula of C6H6O3 and a molecular weight of approximately 126.11 g/mol. Maltol is soluble in water, alcohol, and ether, making it versatile for use in food and cosmetic formulations. It is recognized for its ability to enhance flavors and aromas, particularly in baked products, candies, and beverages. Additionally, maltol exhibits antioxidant properties and has been studied for potential health benefits, including its role in reducing oxidative stress. Due to its generally recognized as safe (GRAS) status, maltol is widely used in the food industry, although its use is regulated in certain applications.

Formula: C₆H₆O₃

InChI: InChI=1S/C6H6O3/c1-4-6(8)5(7)2-3-9-4/h2-3,8H,1H3

InChI key: InChIKey=XPCTZQVDEJYUGT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: OC=1C(=O)C=COC1C

Synonyms:

• 2-Methyl-3-hydroxy-.gamma.-pyranone
• 2-Methyl-3-hydroxy-4-pyrone
• 2-Methyl-3-hydroxypyran-4-one
• 2-Methyl-3-hydroxypyrone
• 2-Methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyran-3-ol
• 3-Hidroxi-2-Metil-4-Pirona
• 3-Hydroxy-2-Methyl-4H-Pyran-4-One
• 3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-pyrone
• 3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4-pyranone
• 3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4-pyron
• 3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-γ-pyrone
• 4H-Pyran-4-one, 3-hydroxy-2-methyl-
• E 636
• Larixic acid
• Larixin
• Larixin (plant growth regulator)
• Larixinic acid
• Maltol
• Maltol, Natural
• Methylmaltol
• Nsc 2829
• Nsc 404458
• Palatone
• Piromatol
• Pyr-4-One, 3-Hydroxy-2-Methyl-
• Veltol

Maltol

CAS: 118-71-8

Heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only

Formula: C₆H₆O₃

Color and Shape: White Powder

Molecular weight: 126.03169

Ref: 45-1375003

3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one

CAS: 118-71-8

Formula: C₆H₆O₃

Purity: 95%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 126.1100

Ref: IN-DA00386J

Maltol

CAS: 118-71-8

Maltol

Purity: ≥98%

Molecular weight: 126.11g/mol

Ref: 54-BUP16613

3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one

CAS: 118-71-8

3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one

Formula: C₆H₆O₃

Purity: ≥95%

Color and Shape: white to off white crystalline solid

Molecular weight: 126.11g/mol

Ref: 54-OR28677

3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4-pyrone

CAS: 118-71-8

Formula: C₆H₆O₃

Molecular weight: 126.11

Ref: 7W-GK1953

3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4-pyrone

CAS: 118-71-8

Formula: C₆H₆O₃

Purity: >99.0%(T)(HPLC)

Color and Shape: White to Almost white powder to crystal

Molecular weight: 126.11

Ref: 3B-M0673

Maltol

CAS: 118-71-8

Formula: C₆H₆O₃

Purity: 95%~99%

Color and Shape: Powder

Molecular weight: 126.111

Ref: BP-BP3245

Maltol (3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4-pyrone)

Controlled Product

CAS: 118-71-8

Formula: C₆H₆O₃

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 126.11

Ref: 86-MM0975.01

Maltol

CAS: 118-71-8

Formula: C₆H₆O₃

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 126.11

Ref: 04-C14734300

Maltol

CAS: 118-71-8

Maltol (Palatone) is a naturally occurring organic compound that is flavour enhancer and flavouring agent.

Formula: C₆H₆O₃

Purity: 98.88% - 99.8%

Color and Shape: 50% Alcohol Aqueous Solution) 5 3 (Ntp 1992)

Molecular weight: 126.11

Ref: TM-T5545

Maltol

CAS: 118-71-8

Formula: C₆H₆O₃

Molecular weight: 126.11

Ref: 4Z-M-134001

Maltol

CAS: 118-71-8

Applications A fragrance molecule used in flavor enhancers and fragrances.
References Gohil, V., et al.: Nat. Biotechnol., 28, 249 (2010), Huang, Y., et al.: J. Food Sci., 75, C121 (2010), Tsuji, H., et al.: J. Food Sci., 75, C79 (2010),

Formula: C₆H₆O₃

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 126.11

Ref: TR-M160130

Maltol

CAS: 118-71-8

Maltol is a natural antioxidant that has been shown to have protective effects against oxidative injury in the bowel. Maltol provides protection by scavenging reactive oxygen species and free radicals. Maltol has also been shown to reduce the levels of growth factor-β1 (GF-β1) in neutrophils, which may be due to its ability to inhibit NF-κB activation. Maltol has also been shown to increase chemiluminescence in HLA-60 cells, which may be due to a decrease in reactive oxygen species or inhibition of phosphatases. Maltol has not been found to be toxic at doses up to 5000 mg/kg body weight, although it is not yet known if maltol is carcinogenic or mutagenic.

Formula: C₆H₆O₃

Purity: Min. 95%

Color and Shape: White Powder

Molecular weight: 126.11 g/mol

Ref: 3D-FM04338

3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one

CAS: 118-71-8

Formula: C₆H₆O₃

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 126.111

Ref: 10-F068773

Deferiprone EP Impurity B

CAS: 118-71-8

Formula: C₆H₆O₃

Molecular weight: 126.11

Ref: ST-EA-CP-D119002

3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4-pyrone, 99%

CAS: 118-71-8

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Sci

Formula: C₆H₆O₃

Purity: 99%

Color and Shape: Crystals or powder or crystalline powder, White

Molecular weight: 126.11

Ref: 02-A10735