W265608

Maltol

≥99.0%, FCC, FG

• Synonym(s): 3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4-pyrone, 3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one, Larixinic acid, Maltol
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₆H₆O₃
• CAS Number: 118-71-8
• Molecular Weight: 126.11
• FEMA Number: 2656
• Beilstein: 112169
• EC Number: 204-271-8
• Council of Europe no.: 148
• MDL number: MFCD00006578
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901222
• Flavis number: 7.014
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 400
• grade: FG; Fragrance grade; Halal; Kosher
• Agency: follows IFRA guidelines
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1223/2009; EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002; FCC; FDA 21 CFR 117; FDA 21 CFR 172.515
• Assay: ≥99.0%
• autoignition temp.: 1364 °F
• expl. lim.: 25 %
• mp: 160-164 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• fragrance allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: caramel; jam; fruity; sweet
• SMILES string: CC1=C(O)C(=O)C=CO1
• InChI: 1S/C6H6O3/c1-4-6(8)5(7)2-3-9-4/h2-3,8H,1H3
• InChI key: XPCTZQVDEJYUGT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

Application

• Maltol prevents the progression of osteoarthritis by targeting PI3K/Akt/NF-κB pathway: In vitro and in vivo studies.: This article details the mechanisms through which maltol mitigates osteoarthritis, focusing on its effects on key signaling pathways which could be beneficial for therapeutic applications (Lu et al., 2021).


• The Liver Protection Effects of Maltol, a Flavoring Agent, on Carbon Tetrachloride-Induced Acute Liver Injury in Mice via Inhibiting Apoptosis and Inflammatory Response.: This study explores maltol′s hepatoprotective properties, demonstrating its potential to inhibit apoptosis and inflammation in models of acute liver injury (Liu et al., 2018).

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H302
• Precautionary Statements: P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves