Maltol
ALDRICH/W265624 - natural, FG
Synonym: 3-
CAS Number: 118-71-8
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C6H6O3
Molecular Weight: 126.11
EC Number: 204-271-8
MDL Number: MFCD00006578
Linear Formula: C6H6O3
Product Type: Chemical
12 Principles of Green Chemistry: Principle 3—Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses. This product manufacturing process was designed with lesser toxicity to human health and the environment.
12 Principles of Green Chemistry: Principle 7—A raw material or feedstock should be renewable rather than depleting whenever technically and economically practicable.
| agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| autoignition temp. | 1364 °F |
| biological source | sugar cane |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| expl. lim. | 25 % |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| fragrance allergen | no known allergens |
| grade | FG |
| Fragrance grade | |
| Halal | |
| Kosher | |
| natural | |
| greener alternative category | Aligned  |
| greener alternative product characteristics | Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses Use of Renewable Feedstocks Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry . |
| InChI | 1S/C6H6O3/c1-4-6(8)5(7)2- |
| InChI key | XPCTZQVDEJYUGT-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | 160-164 °C (lit.) |
| organoleptic | caramel; jam; fruity; sweet |
| Quality Level | 300 |
| 400 |
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| reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
| EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 | |
| FDA 21 CFR 117 | |
| SMILES string | CC1=C(O)C(=O)C=CO1 |
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| General description: | Maltol is a food flavor enhancing agent, which enhances sweetness. It is also used as food antioxidant due to its high antioxidant activity. |
| General description: | We are committed to bringing you Greener Alternative Products, which adhere to one of the four categories of Greener Alternatives . This product is a Biobased products, showing key improvements in Green Chemistry Principles “Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses” and “Use of Renewable Feedstock”. |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
| Packaging: | 100 g in poly bottle |
| Packaging: | 5 kg in fiber drum |
).| Symbol |  GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H302 |
| Precautionary statements | P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 - P501 |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 22-36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36/37 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| mp | 160-164 °C (lit.) |
| FEMA Number | 2656 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |