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Maltol or 3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4-pyrone or 3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one or Larixinic acid or Veltol
CAS Number: 118-71-8
Molecular Formula: C6H6O3
Molecular Weight: 126.11
Maltol or 3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4-pyrone or 3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one or Larixinic acid or Veltol
Maltol or 3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4-pyrone, 3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one, Larixinic acid is a naturally occurring organic compound that is used primarily as a flavor enhancer. It is found in the bark of larch tree, in pine needles, and in roasted& malt. As a food additive it has an E number E636. Maltol is commonly used in perfume compositions, but only in very low concentrations. Its main use is, however, in flavor compositions, not only as a fruity component in Pineapple and Strawberry but in general as a sweetener.
General Properties and Specifications of Maltol or 3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4-pyrone or 3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one or Larixinic acid or Veltol:
Appearance: White crystalline powder.
Odor: Fragrant caramel-butterscotch odor.
pH (5% aqueous solution): 5.3
Assay: 99% minimum.
Melting point: 160C to 164C literature.
Boiling point: Sublimes literature.
Relative density: around 1.4
Solubility: Soluble in water.
Specifications of Maltol USP NF Grade:
C6H6O3 --- 126.11
3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4-pyrone --- CAS 118-71-8.
DEFINITION
Maltol contains NLT 99.0% of maltol (C6H6O3), calculated on the anhydrous basis.
IDENTIFICATION
A. Infrared Absorption
B. Ultraviolet Absorption
ASSAY
To pass the test.
Acceptance criteria: NLT 99.0% on the anhydrous basis
Residue on Ignition: NMT 0.2%, determined on 1.0 g
Lead: NMT 10 ppm
Melting Range or Temperature: 160° –164°
Water Determination: NMT 0.5%
Packaging and Storage: Preserve in tight containers, protected from light. No storage requirements are specified.
Specifications of Maltol FCC Food Grade:
3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4-pyrone
C6H6O3 Formula weight 126.11
INS: 636 CAS: 118-71-8
DESCRIPTION
Maltol occurs as a white, crystalline powder with a characteristic caramel–butterscotch odor, and is suggestive of a fruity–strawberry aroma in dilute solution. One gram dissolves in about 82 mL of water, in 21 mL of alcohol, in 80 mL of glycerin, and in 28 mL of propylene glycol.
Function: Flavoring agent.
REQUIREMENTS
Identification: A 1:100,000 solution in 0.1 N hydrochloric acid exhibits an absorbance maximum at 274+or-2 nm.
Assay: Not less than 99.0% of C6H6O3, calculated on the anhydrous basis.
Melting Range: Between 160° and 164°.
Residue on Ignition: Not more than 0.2%.
Water: Not more than 0.5%.
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