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High Quality Free Sample Food Grade CAS 4940-11-8 Natural 99% Ethyl Maltol Powder

CAS No.:4940-11-8
Place of Origin:China
Appearance:White powder
MF:C7H8O3
Purity:99%
Certificate:COA MSDS TDS
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Ethyl maltol (chemical name: 2-ethyl-3-hydroxy-4H-pyran-4-one) is a synthetic, broad-spectrum, and highly effective flavor enhancer. It appears as a white to pale yellow crystalline powder, possessing a rich caramel-like aroma and a fruity flavor; it is readily soluble in hot water, ethanol, chloroform, and glycerol. Serving as a flavor modifier, enhancer, and sweetener, ethyl maltol exhibits a flavor-enhancing potency 4 to 6 times greater than that of maltol, and is widely utilized across various fields, including food, beverages, tobacco, and cosmetics.

 

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Ethyl maltol
Ethyl maltol

 

Function

Ethyl maltol serves as a crucial flavoring agent and flavor modifier within the food industry. In meat products, it forms complexes with the iron ions found in myoglobin, thereby preserving the meat’s vibrant red color and enhancing its savory aroma.

In beverages and dairy products, it accentuates fruit flavors while suppressing bitterness and astringency; in baked goods, it improves mouthfeel and intensifies the fragrance.

In the tobacco industry, ethyl maltol is utilized in the formulation of tobacco flavorings to render the smoke smoother and more aromatic, while simultaneously reducing irritation to the mouth and throat.

In the field of daily chemical products, it is incorporated into cosmetics and toothpaste as both a fragrance agent and a fixative, imparting a pleasant aroma to these products.

 

Product Specifications:

Test Item
Standard
Result
Color
White
Complies
Properties
Crystalline powder
Complies
Sweet Smell
Caramel Aroma,Diluted with sweet fruit like aroma
Complies
Assay as(C7H8O3)
≥99.5 w/%
99.7 w/%
Melting range
89.0℃~93.0℃
90.7℃~91.6℃
Water
≤0.30w/%
0.08w/%

 

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1kg/25kg Bag

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Ethyl Maltol package
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