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MF C6H6O3 Food Flavor Maltol CAS 118-71-8 White Crystalline Powder ISO9001 Certification ? ? Maltol
Product Name: Maltol
Synonyms: 3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one; 2-hydroxy-3-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one (maltol); 2-Methyl pyromeconic acid; 2-Methyl-3-hydroxy-. Gamma. -pyranone; 2-Methyl-3-hydroxy-4-pyrone; 2-Methyl-3-hydroxy-gamma. -pyranone; 2-Methyl-3-hydroxypyrone; 2-Methyl-3-oxy-gamma-pyrone; 2-Methylpromeconicacid
CAS: 118-71-8
Assay: 99%
Packing: 25kg/drum
MF: C6H6O3
MW: 126.11
EINECS: 204-271-8
Appearance: White crystalline powder

Maltol is applied to many foods as:
1. Flavour enhancer; It provides the distinctive aromas of baking and roasting
2. As intensifier of sweetness in confections and chocolate products, desserts and beverages; By adding minor amounts of maltol, 15 per cent of sugar can be saved
3. As aroma and flavour enhancer for intense caramel aroma.
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Specification | Standard | Result |
Color and shape | White crystalline powder | Conforms |
Odor | Sweet caramel | Conforms |
Purity % | 99.0% | 99.80% |
Melting point | 160-164 | 160.2-163.5 |
Moisture % | 0.5 max. | 0.18 |
Residue on ignition % | 0.2 max. | 0.07 |

Heavy Metal(as Pb) ppm | 10 max. | 5 |
Lead ppm | 10 max. | Conforms |
Arsenic ppm | 3 max. | 0.15 |
Conforms to FCC IV. |
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