More about Ethyl maltol

CAS:4940-11-8

Synonyms:2-ethyl-3-hydroxy-4h-pyran-4-on;2-ethylpyromeconicacid;4H-Pyran-4-one,2-ethyl-3-hydroxy-;veltolplus;ETHYL MALTOL;FEMA 348
2-ETHYL-3-HYDROXY-4H-PYRAN-4-ONE;2-ETHYL-3-HYDROXY-4-PYRONE

Molecular formula:C7H8O3

Ethyl Mantol 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 by an ethyl group.
 It is a white solid with a sweet smell that can be described
as caramelized sugar and cooked fruit.



 

Ethyl Maltol 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.
Ethyl Maltol can sweeten/soften sharp flavors in liquid.

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 by an ethyl group. It is a white solid
with a sweet smell that can be described as caramalized sugar and cooked fruit.

Introduction
Ethyl Maltol is a safe, nontoxic and widely used aromatic food additive.
Only a small amount is needed to achieve a significant effect. It is a sweetening,
synergistic agent which is widely used in food industry, tabacco industry and
cosmetics industry. It has a remarkable effect on improving and enhancing the
flavor of food, and it also increases the sweetness of certain food.
Ethyl Maltol also could effectively extend the food expiration date.

Application:
Ethyl maltol is a flavor enhancer and multifunctional modifier, which is
extracted from sideline agricultural product such as corncob with
advanced synthetic technology. It has a remarkable effect on improving
and increasing the flavor and taste of the product and also removes the
uncomfortable taste or smell such as bitter, irritation, sourness and fish.
It can be widely used in various lines such as perfumes composition,
cigarettes, wines, drinks, ice-cream, candies, chocolates, biscuits, bread,
canned food, meat processing, toothpaste , medicine and cosmetic and so on.