Description

Maltol Propionate is a high-purity flavor and fragrance intermediate, a derivative of maltol. This compound is valued for its ability to impart sweet, caramel-like, and fruity notes, enhancing the sensory profile of various formulations. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance (F&F), food and beverage, and cosmetic industries for creating sophisticated and stable aroma compositions.

Application

• Flavor Enhancer: Used to create and boost sweet, caramel, and jammy notes in food products like baked goods, confectionery, and dairy.
• Fragrance Ingredient: Serves as a key component in perfumery for adding warm, fruity, and sugary nuances to fine fragrances and personal care products.
• Beverage Industry: Applied in soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, and flavored waters to improve and stabilize fruity flavor profiles.
• Cosmetic Formulations: Incorporated into lotions, creams, and lip products to provide a pleasant, masking fragrance.
• Tobacco Flavoring: Utilized to add sweet and appealing notes to tobacco products.
• Aroma Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile building block or precursor for synthesizing more complex aroma molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	Maltol Propionate
CAS No.	68555-63-5
Molecular Formula	C9H10O4
Molecular Weight	182.17 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one propionate; 2-Methyl-3-hydroxy-4-pyrone propionate; Propionic acid maltol ester; Veltol propionate; 4H-Pyran-4-one, 3-hydroxy-2-methyl-, propionate; Maltol propanoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Maltol Propionate is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for flavor and fragrance applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and specific impurities are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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