Ethyl maltol
CAS 4940-11-8
EC 225-582-5
Formula C7H8O3
MW 154.16 g/mol
Flavors & Fragrances Personal Care & CosmeticsFood & Nutrition Flavoring & AcidulantAntioxidant & StabilizerSurface Modification & Wetting
Description
Ethyl maltol (CAS 4940-11-8, FEMA 3487, Veltol Plus) is a synthetic flavour and fragrance compound belonging to the pyranone family. It delivers a sweet, caramel-like, fruit-enhancing character at low use concentrations and is registered under EC number 225-582-5. No E-code is assigned for direct food additive use in the EU.
In food and beverage formulation, ethyl maltol functions as a flavour potentiator, suppressing bitterness and amplifying sweetness perception, which allows formulators to reduce sugar or artificial sweetener loads. In personal care applications, it acts as an antioxidant and skin conditioner, stabilising formulations against oxidative degradation while contributing a mild fragrance note.
Ethyl maltol is supplied to FCC and food-grade standards and falls under REACH regulation (EC 1907/2006). It is classified under HS code 29329990 for customs purposes. Typical commercial packaging includes 25 kg fibre drums, with smaller quantities available for development-scale procurement.
In food and beverage formulation, ethyl maltol functions as a flavour potentiator, suppressing bitterness and amplifying sweetness perception, which allows formulators to reduce sugar or artificial sweetener loads. In personal care applications, it acts as an antioxidant and skin conditioner, stabilising formulations against oxidative degradation while contributing a mild fragrance note.
Ethyl maltol is supplied to FCC and food-grade standards and falls under REACH regulation (EC 1907/2006). It is classified under HS code 29329990 for customs purposes. Typical commercial packaging includes 25 kg fibre drums, with smaller quantities available for development-scale procurement.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | 91.020 °C |
| Boiling Point | 196.62°C (rough estimate) |
| Density | 1.1624 (rough estimate) |
| Color | White to Pale Yellow |
| Odor | at 5.00 % in benzyl alcohol. sweet caramel jam strawberry cotton candy |
| Form | neat |
| Water Solubility | 9.345g/L at 24℃ |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.2Pa at 24℃ |
| Refractive Index | 1.4850 (estimate) |
| Log P | 2.9 at 25℃ |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Warning GHS07
H
H302
P
P264P270P330P501P301+P317
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29329990 |
| Storage Class | 11 - Combustible Solids |
| WGK (Germany) | 3 |
Other Names
2-ethyl-3-hydroxypyran-4-oneveltolplusVeltol plus2-ethylpyromeconicacid2-Ethylpyromeconic acid2-Ethyl-3-hydroxy-4-pyrone
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