Description
Product Name: Maltol
CAS No.: 118-71-8
EINECS No.: 204-271-8
FEMA No.: 2656
Chemical Formula: C6H6O3
Molecular Weight: 126.11
Synonyms: 3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4-pyrone
Standard: FCCIV
Description: Maltol is obtained by chemical synthesis
Melting Point: 160~164 ºC
Solubility: Sparingly soluble in water,
Soluble in ethanol and in propylene glycol
Specification:
Appearance: White powder or needle crystals
Odor: Characteristic caramel butterscotch odor
Assay: 99.0% min.
Moisture: 0.5% max.
Residue on ignition [sulfated]: 0.2% max.
Cadmium [Cd]: 1ppm max
Mercury [Hg]: 1ppm max
Heavy metals [Pb]: 10ppm max.
Arsenic [As2O3]: 3ppm max.