Description

Ethyl Maltol is a high-purity flavor and fragrance enhancer, chemically known as 2-ethyl-3-hydroxy-4H-pyran-4-one. This compound is prized for its ability to impart a sweet, caramel-like, and fruity note, significantly improving the overall sensory profile of a product. It is an essential ingredient for manufacturers in the food, beverage, flavor, fragrance, and pharmaceutical industries seeking to create or enhance palatable and appealing consumer goods.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A key ingredient in creating and intensifying sweet, fruity, and jam-like flavor profiles for candies, beverages, and baked goods.
• Food & Beverage Manufacturing: Used as a potent flavor enhancer and sweetness potentiator in soft drinks, dairy products, confectionery, and savory applications.
• Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical Formulations: Employed as a flavoring agent to mask the bitter or unpleasant taste of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) in syrups, chewable tablets, and liquid supplements.
• Tobacco Industry: Applied to improve and modify the flavor of tobacco products.
• Oral Care Products: Used in toothpaste and mouthwash to provide a pleasant, lasting sweet flavor.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Incorporated into lip balms, lotions, and other products to add a subtle, appealing scent and taste.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl Maltol
CAS No.	4940-11-8
Molecular Formula	C7H8O3
Molecular Weight	140.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Ethyl-3-hydroxy-4H-pyran-4-one; 2-Ethylpyromeconic acid; 3-Hydroxy-2-ethyl-4-pyrone; Veltol Plus; Ethyl Maltol FCC; Ethyl Maltol USP
EINECS	225-582-5

Quality Control

Our Ethyl Maltol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. It is available in grades compliant with FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) and USP (United States Pharmacopeia) standards, ensuring suitability for food, flavor, and pharmaceutical applications. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided to guarantee consistency and traceability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Melting Point	89°C - 92°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.