Description

Maltol Butyrate CAS NO 67860-01-9 is a high-purity synthetic flavor and fragrance compound, a butyric acid ester derivative of maltol. It serves as a powerful flavor enhancer and aroma chemical, imparting sweet, caramel-like, and fruity notes with a creamy, buttery nuance. This ingredient is essential for flavorists and perfumers in the food, beverage, and fragrance industries seeking to create complex, rich sensory profiles.

Application

• Flavor Formulation: A key ingredient for creating and enhancing sweet, creamy, and fruity flavor profiles in baked goods, confectionery, dairy products, and beverages.
• Fragrance Creation: Used as a middle note in perfumery to impart warm, caramelic, and malty nuances to fine fragrances, personal care, and home care products.
• Food Additive: Functions as a flavor enhancer and modifier in processed foods, snack seasonings, and dessert preparations.
• Aroma Chemical for Tobacco: Employed in tobacco flavorings to add sweet, smoothing characteristics to the overall sensory experience.
• Pharmaceutical Flavoring: Used to mask unpleasant tastes in syrups, chewable tablets, and other oral dosage forms, improving patient compliance.
• Nutraceutical & Functional Food: Incorporated into vitamin supplements and health drinks to improve palatability without adding sugar.

Basic Information

Product Name	Maltol Butyrate
CAS No.	67860-01-9
Molecular Formula	C10H12O4
Molecular Weight	196.20 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one butyrate; 2-Methyl-3-hydroxy-4-pyrone butyrate; Butyric acid maltol ester; Veltol butyrate; 4H-Pyran-4-one, 3-hydroxy-2-methyl-, butanoate; Palatone butyrate; Caramel butyrate
EINECS	267-404-8

Quality Control

Our Maltol Butyrate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets stringent specifications for identity, purity, and organoleptic properties. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, specific rotation, and residual solvents. Production can comply with relevant standards for food-grade and flavoring applications.

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). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, heat, and ignition sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	88°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.