W348708

Ethyl maltol

≥99%, FCC, FG

• Synonym(s): 2-Ethyl-3-hydroxy-4H-pyran-4-one, Ethyl maltol
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₇H₈O₃
• CAS Number: 4940-11-8
• Molecular Weight: 140.14
• FEMA Number: 3487
• EC Number: 225-582-5
• Council of Europe no.: 692
• MDL number: MFCD00059795
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901730
• Flavis number: 7.047
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 400
• grade: FG; Fragrance grade; Halal; Kosher
• Agency: follows IFRA guidelines
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1223/2009; EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002; FCC; FDA 21 CFR 172.515
• Assay: ≥99%
• mp: 85-95 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• fragrance allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: caramel; sweet
• SMILES string: CCC1=C(O)C(=O)C=CO1
• InChI: 1S/C7H8O3/c1-2-6-7(9)5(8)3-4-10-6/h3-4,9H,2H2,1H3
• InChI key: YIKYNHJUKRTCJL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

Application

• Flavoring Agents in E-cigarette Liquids: A Comprehensive Analysis of Multiple Health Risks.: Analyzes health risks associated with various flavoring agents, including ethyl maltol, in e-cigarette liquids, providing critical insights into their potential biochemical interactions and toxicological profiles (Sachdeva et al., 2023).


• Effect of lactic acid bacteria co-fermentation on antioxidant activity and metabolomic profiles of a juice made from wolfberry and longan.: Explores the impact of lactic acid bacteria co-fermentation on beverages containing ethyl maltol, focusing on changes in antioxidant activity and metabolomic profiles which are crucial for understanding its biochemical effects (Zheng et al., 2023).


• Adverse Biophysical Impact of e-Cigarette Flavors on Pulmonary Surfactant.: Investigates the negative effects of e-cigarette flavors, including ethyl maltol, on pulmonary surfactant, highlighting the biochemical implications of inhaling flavored vapors (Goros et al., 2023).

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H302
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves