Food Additive Ethyl Maltol CAS 299-29-6

Food Additive Ethyl Maltol CAS  299-29-6

Description

Flavoring agent ethyl maltol, also known as 3-hydroxy-2-ethyl-4-pyrone or indium ethylmaltol, is a member of the class of compounds known as pyranones and derivatives. These compounds contain a pyran ring which bears a ketone. Ethyl maltol is soluble (in water) and a very weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). Ethyl maltol is an organic compound that is a common flavourant in some confectioneries. It is related to the more common flavorant maltol by replacement of the methyl group with an ethyl group. It is a white solid with a sweet smell that can be described as caramelized sugar and cooked fruit. 

Specification

Application

High purity ethyl maltol Powder is an organic compound, a common flavouring sweetener and a very pleasant smelling chemical that is used as a flavouring  in the food, beverage, tobacco, confectionary and fragrance industry. It has a sweet smell that can has been described as caramelized sugar, cotton candy, candy floss or sweet cooked fruit.