Maltol
SIAL/18299 - analytical standard
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
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| application(s) | cleaning products cosmetics flavors and fragrances food and beverages personal care |
| assay | ≥97.0% (GC) |
| autoignition temp. | 1364 °F |
| expl. lim. | 25 % |
| format | neat |
| grade | analytical standard |
| InChI | 1S/C6H6O3/c1-4-6(8)5(7)2- |
| InChI key | XPCTZQVDEJYUGT-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | 159-162 °C |
| 160-164 °C (lit.) | |
| Quality Level | 100  |
| shelf life | limited shelf life, expiry date on the label |
| SMILES string | CC1=C(O)C(=O)C=CO1 |
| technique(s) | gas chromatography (GC): suitable |
| HPLC: suitable |
| Application: | Maltol may be used as an analytical reference standard for the quantification of the analyte in: • Synthetic and commercial food samples using UV–Vis spectrophotometry with chemometrics methods. • Food and beverage matrices using FIA-direct chemiluminescence procedure. |
| Application: | Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support. |
| General description: | Maltol is an important food additive, which finds applications as a potent flavor enhancer to modify or enhance the flavor in the food and beverage industry. Some of the sources of maltol include bread crusts, baked cereals, coffee, caramelized food products, pyrolysis of sucrose, etc. |
| 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 |
| Purity | ≥97.0% (GC) |
| mp | 159-162 °C; 160-164 °C (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 85151701 |