Description

Maltol Isobutyrate is a high-purity flavor and fragrance compound prized for its sweet, caramel-like, and fruity aroma profile. This ester derivative of maltol offers enhanced stability and solubility, making it a versatile and valuable ingredient for creating complex sensory experiences. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the flavor, fragrance, food, and cosmetic industries for premium product formulations.

Application

• Flavor Industry: A key component in creating and enhancing sweet, caramel, berry, and tropical fruit flavors for beverages, confectionery, baked goods, and dairy products.
• Fragrance Industry: Used as a fragrance ingredient and modifier in perfumes, fine fragrances, and personal care products to impart sweet, warm, and gourmand notes.
• Food Additives: Serves as a flavor enhancer and modifier in processed foods, snacks, and dessert preparations to improve overall taste profile and mouthfeel.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Incorporated into lip balms, lotions, and scented products for its pleasant aroma and flavor in applications like flavored lip products.
• Aromatherapy & Home Scents: Used in the formulation of candles, diffuser oils, and air fresheners to provide a comforting, sweet base note.
• Tobacco Flavoring: Employed to add sweet and caramel notes to tobacco products for flavor correction and enhancement.
• Pharmaceutical Flavoring: Utilized as a flavoring agent in syrups, chewable tablets, and oral liquid medications to mask unpleasant medicinal tastes.
• Chemical Intermediate: Acts as a synthetic intermediate for the production of other specialty flavor and fragrance chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Maltol Isobutyrate
CAS No.	65416-14-0
Molecular Formula	C10H14O4
Molecular Weight	198.22 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one isobutyrate; 2-Methyl-3-hydroxy-4-pyrone isobutyrate; Isobutyric acid maltol ester; Veltol isobutyrate; 4H-Pyran-4-one, 3-hydroxy-2-methyl-, 2-methylpropanoate; Caramel, artificial; Flavor ingredient 65416-14-0
EINECS	265-785-1

Quality Control

Our Maltol Isobutyrate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and organoleptic evaluation, to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for flavor and fragrance applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and specific impurity profiles are available upon request. We can supply grades compliant with relevant industry standards, including FCC and FEMA GRAS, for food and flavor use.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference standard
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	88°C - 92°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Specific Optical Rotation	Contact for details

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