Maltol (118-71-8) Specification
- Appearance
- White to off-white crystals
- Usage
- Maltol is widely used as a flavor enhancer in food and beverages, imparting a warm, sugary taste. In pharmaceuticals, it serves as a stabilizer and chelating agent, while in cosmetics it provides fragrance notes.
- Properties
- Maltol is prized for its sweet aroma and stabilizing properties, making it essential in food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and scientific research.
- Molecular Weight
- 126.11 g/mol Grams (g)
- Structural Formula
- C6H6O3
- Solubility
- Soluble in hot water, alcohols, and organic solvents
About Maltol (118-71-8)
Maltolis a naturally occurring organic compound. It appears as a white crystalline powder with a sweet, caramel-like odor. Found in roasted malt, bread crusts, and coffee.