Maltol

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Category
Phenols
Cat.No.
NP5204
CAS
118-71-8
Product Name
Maltol
Structure

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Description
Maltol is a fragrance molecule used in flavor enhancers and fragrances.
Synonyms
3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one; 2-Methyl-3-hydroxy-4-pyrone; 2-Methyl-3-hydroxypyran-4-one; 3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-pyrone; Larixic Acid; Larixin; Palatone; Veltol
IUPAC Name
3-hydroxy-2-methylpyran-4-one
Molecular Weight
126.11
Molecular Formula
C6H6O3
Canonical SMILES
CC1=C(C(=O)C=CO1)O
InChI
InChI=1S/C6H6O3/c1-4-6(8)5(7)2-3-9-4/h2-3,8H,1H3
InChIKey
XPCTZQVDEJYUGT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point
284.7±40.0°C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point
162-164 °C
Flash Point
127.3°C
Purity
98%
Density
1.348 g/cm3
Solubility
Soluble in Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
Appearance
White to off-white solid
Application
antioxidant
Storage
Store at 2-8°C
EINECS
204-271-8
Form
Powder
MDL
MFCD00006578
pH
pH of 0.5% aqueous solution = 5.3
Refractive Index
n20/D 1.541
Stability
Stable.
Vapor Pressure
0.000507 [mmHg]
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