Ethyl maltol
SIAL/94185 - analytical standard
Synonym: 2-Ethyl-3-hydroxy-4H-pyran-4-one; Ethyl maltol
CAS Number: 4940-11-8
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C7H8O3
Molecular Weight: 140.14
EC Number: 225-582-5
MDL Number: MFCD00059795
Linear Formula: C7H8O3
Product Type: Chemical
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| application(s) | cleaning products cosmetics flavors and fragrances food and beverages personal care |
| assay | ≥98.0% (GC) |
| format | neat |
| grade | analytical standard |
| InChI | 1S/C7H8O3/c1-2-6-7(9)5(8) |
| InChI key | YIKYNHJUKRTCJL-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | 85-95 °C (lit.) |
| Quality Level | 100  |
| shelf life | limited shelf life, expiry date on the label |
| SMILES string | CCC1=C(O)C(=O)C=CO1 |
| technique(s) | gas chromatography (GC): suitable |
| HPLC: suitable |
| Application: | Ethyl maltol may be used as an analytical reference standard for the quantification of the analyte in food using spectrophotometric technique. |
| 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: | Ethyl maltol is a synthetic homologue of maltol, often found as flavor enhancers and it contributes to the fragrance of commercials products such as cereals, breads, malt beverages, coffee, soybeans and chocolate milk. |
| Packaging: | Bottomless glass bottle. Contents are inside inserted fused cone. |
| Symbol |  GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H302 |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 22 |
| Safety Statements | 36 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥98.0% (GC) |
| mp | 85-95 °C (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 85151701 |