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Maltol

Catalog No. M160130 Name Toronto Research Chemicals
CAS Number 118-71-8 Website http://www.trc-canada.com
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Storage Refrigerator Chembase ID: 112550

SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
2-ethyl-3-hydroxy-4H-pyran-4-one
IUPAC Traditional name
ethyl maltol
Synonyms
3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-pyrone
3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one
Veltol
2-Methyl-3-hydroxy-4-pyrone
2-Methyl-3-hydroxypyran-4-one
2-Methyl-3-hydroxypyrone
Larixic Acid
Larixin
NSC 2829
NSC 404458
Palatone

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 118-71-8

PROPERTIES

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Apperance White to Off-White Solid
Melting Point 162-164°C
Solubility Chloroform
Solubility Methanol
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Storage Condition Refrigerator

DETAILS

Description (English)
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)