Ethyl Maltol
Description
Sweet, cotton candy, caramel, raspberry jam, strawberry jam.
General Information
| Category | Aromatic Compound |
|---|---|
| IUPAC Name | 2-ethyl-3-hydroxypyran-4-one |
| CAS Number | 4940-11-8 |
| Molecular Weight | 140.14 g/mol |
| Canonical SMILES | CCC1=C(C(=O)C=CO1)O |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Family | Gourmand |
|---|---|
| Odor Strength | 1 2 3 4 5 |
| Odor Description | Berry, Caramellic, Cotton Candy, Jammy, Strawberry, Sugar, Sweet |
| Usage Level | 4% in the fragrance concentrate |
| Substantivity | 1800 hours at 100% |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | White crystalline powder (est) |
|---|---|
| Vapor Pressure | 0.00022 mmHg @ 25 °C. (est) |
| Boiling Point | 289 to 290 °C. @ 760 mm Hg |
| Flash Point | > 200 °F. TCC ( > 93.33 °C. ) |
| Melting Point | 89 to 93 °C. @ 760 mm Hg |
| XLogP | 0.8 |
| Shelf Life | 24 months if stored properly |
| Storage | Store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light. |
IFRA
Safety Information
| Pictograms |  |
|---|---|
| Hazard Statement | H302 - Harmful if swallowed |
| Precautionary Statement | P264 - Wash … thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/…/if you feel unwell P330 - Rinse mouth P501 - Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. |
| R-phrases | R22 - Harmful if swallowed |
| S-phrases | S02 - Keep out of the reach of children S22 - Do not breathe dust S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes S37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection |
| Europe Standard Hazard | Xn - Harmful |
