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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

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H6O3
CAS Number:
118-71-8
Molecular Weight:
126.11
FEMA Number:
2656
Council of Europe no.:
148
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901222
Flavis number:
7.014
EC Number:
204-271-8
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
MFCD00006578
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
112169
Organoleptic:
caramel; jam; fruity; sweet
Grade:
FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher
Biological source:
synthetic
Agency:
follows IFRA guidelines
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

400, 300

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

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).

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pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

signalword

Warning

hcodes

H302

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 2

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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SHBS0398

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Xiao-Jie Mi et al.
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 67(5), 1392-1401 (2019-01-16)
Our previous study has confirmed that maltol can attenuate alcohol-induced acute hepatic damage and prevent oxidative stress in mice. Therefore, maltol might have the capacity to improve thioacetamide (TAA)-induced liver fibrosis. The purpose of this work was to explore the
Huansong Wang et al.
Free radical research, 41(4), 479-488 (2007-04-25)
Soy sauce is a traditional fermented seasoning in Asian countries, that has high antioxidant activity in vitro and some antioxidant activity in vivo. We attempted to identify the major antioxidants present, using the 2,2'-azinobis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS) assay as a guide.
Katherine H Thompson et al.
Chemical Society reviews, 35(6), 545-556 (2006-05-27)
The family of hydroxypyrones and close congeners, the hydroxypyridinones, is a particularly versatile class of ligands. The most widely investigated for medicinal applications are the 3-hydroxy-4-pyrones and the 1,2- 3,2- and 3,4-hydroxypyridinones. Key features of these ligands are: a six-membered
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SKUGTIN
W265608-5KG-K04061835565788
W265608-25KG-K04061835565771
W265608-SAMPLE-K04061837515798
W265608-1KG-K04061835565757
W265608-250G-K04061835565764