CAS 118-71-8

Maltol

Sweetness enhancer for bakery, confectionery and beverages.

Overview

Maltol is part of SAC’s Food Ingredients range, in Flavour Enhancers. It is supplied as a Crystals.

Sweetness enhancer for bakery, confectionery and beverages.

Food Ingredients · Flavour Enhancers

Technical information

CAS number118-71-8
EC number204-271-8
Molecular formula C 6 H 6 O 3
Molecular weight126.11 g/mol
HS heading2932
Physical formCrystals

Applications and documentation

Used in

  • Bakery & Confectionery
  • Beverages & Juices

Industries

Synonyms

  • E636
  • 3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one
  • 3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4-pyrone
  • Larixinic acid
  • Palatone
  • Larixic acid
  • Talmon
  • Vetol
  • Veltol
  • Corps praline
  • 4H-Pyran-4-one, 3-hydroxy-2-methyl-
  • 3-hydroxy-2-methylpyran-4-one

SDS and TDS are available on request.

Common questions

What applications is this product used for?

Sweetness enhancer for bakery, confectionery and beverages.

Which grades or packaging options can SAC source?

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