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H43407

Sigma-Aldrich

3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4-pyrone

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Synonym(s):

3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one, Larixinic acid, Maltol

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H6O3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
126.11
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
112169
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22
assay:
99%

Quality Level

assay

99%

autoignition temp.

1364 °F

expl. lim.

25 %

mp

160-164 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CC1=C(O)C(=O)C=CO1

InChI

1S/C6H6O3/c1-4-6(8)5(7)2-3-9-4/h2-3,8H,1H3

InChI key

XPCTZQVDEJYUGT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

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WGK 2

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves


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Tamás Jakusch et al.
Dalton transactions (Cambridge, England : 2003), (13)(13), 2428-2437 (2009-03-18)
The interactions of various insulin mimetic oxovanadium(IV) compounds with serum proteins were studied in model systems and in ex vivo samples. For the modeling study, an earlier in situ method was extended and applied to the formation of ternary complexes
Anwar Anwar-Mohamed et al.
Toxicology in vitro : an international journal published in association with BIBRA, 21(4), 685-690 (2007-02-24)
Maltol is used extensively as a flavor-enhancing agent, food preservative, antioxidant, and also in cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations. However, a number of studies have shown that maltol may induce carcinogenicity and toxicity but the mechanisms involved remain unknown. Therefore, we
Katherine H Thompson et al.
Chemical Society reviews, 35(6), 545-556 (2006-05-27)
The family of hydroxypyrones and close congeners, the hydroxypyridinones, is a particularly versatile class of ligands. The most widely investigated for medicinal applications are the 3-hydroxy-4-pyrones and the 1,2- 3,2- and 3,4-hydroxypyridinones. Key features of these ligands are: a six-membered
Huansong Wang et al.
Free radical research, 41(4), 479-488 (2007-04-25)
Soy sauce is a traditional fermented seasoning in Asian countries, that has high antioxidant activity in vitro and some antioxidant activity in vivo. We attempted to identify the major antioxidants present, using the 2,2'-azinobis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS) assay as a guide.
Yuzhao Zhou et al.
Journal of inorganic biochemistry, 102(4), 798-808 (2008-01-22)
The objectives were to test the null hypotheses that (1) citrate, maltolate, and fluoride do not significantly influence oral Al bioavailability, C(max) or T(max) at an Al dose relevant to drinking water exposure; and (2) Al citrate and maltolate are

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