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: O=C1C=COC(=C1O)C

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
• 3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4-pyrone

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. …

• Formula: C₆H₆O₃
• Purity: 99%
• Color and Shape: Crystals or powder or crystalline powder, White
• Molecular weight: 126.11

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

CAS: 118-71-8

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. …

• Formula: C₆H₆O₃
• Purity: 99%
• Color and Shape: White to light beige, Crystalline powder
• Molecular weight: 126.11

Maltol

CAS: 118-71-8

Heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only

• Formula: C₆H₆O₃
• Color and Shape: White Powder
• Molecular weight: 126.03169

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

CAS: 118-71-8

• Formula: C₆H₆O₃
• Purity: 98%
• Color and Shape: Solid
• Molecular weight: 126.1100

3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4-pyrone

CAS: 118-71-8

• Formula: C₆H₆O₃
• Molecular weight: 126.11

Maltol

CAS: 118-71-8

• Formula: C₆H₆O₃
• Purity: 95%~99%
• Color and Shape: Powder
• Molecular weight: 126.111

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

Maltol

CAS: 118-71-8

• Formula: C₆H₆O₃
• Color and Shape: Neat
• Molecular weight: 126.11

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

CAS: 118-71-8

• Formula: C₆H₆O₃
• Color and Shape: Neat
• Molecular weight: 126.11

Maltol

CAS: 118-71-8

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

• Formula: C₆H₆O₃
• Purity: 99.8% - 99.96%
• Color and Shape: 50% Alcohol Aqueous Solution) 5 3 (Ntp 1992)
• Molecular weight: 126.11

Maltol

CAS: 118-71-8

• Formula: C₆H₆O₃
• Molecular weight: 126.11

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

CAS: 118-71-8

• Formula: C₆H₆O₃
• Purity: By gc: 99.7% by area (Typical Value in Batch COA)
• Color and Shape: white crystalline powder
• Molecular weight: 126.11g/mol

Maltol

CAS: 118-71-8

Applications A fragrance molecule used in flavor enhancers and fragrances. References Gohil, V., et al.: …

• Formula: C₆H₆O₃
• Color and Shape: Neat
• Molecular weight: 126.11

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

CAS: 118-71-8

• Purity: 97.0%
• Color and Shape: Solid
• Molecular weight: 126.11100006103516

Maltol

CAS: 118-71-8

Maltol is a natural antioxidant that has been shown to have protective effects against oxidative …

• Formula: C₆H₆O₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color and Shape: White Powder
• Molecular weight: 126.11 g/mol