Ethyl maltol Information
| Chemical Name | Ethyl maltol |
| CAS | 4940-11-8 |
| EINECS | 225-582-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C7H8O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 140.14 |
| Spice Type | Synthetic fragrance |
Ethyl maltol Uses
Ethyl Maltol is a widely used synthetic flavoring with a sweet caramel aroma and fruity flavor. It is widely used in food, beverages, daily chemical products and other industries.
I. Uses in the food industry
Enhancing sweetness: Ethyl maltol can enhance the natural sweetness of food and reduce the amount of sugar used (for example, in low-sugar or sugar-free products).
Enhancing fruity and caramel aroma: commonly used in jams, juices, ice cream, candies, chocolates, etc., giving the products a rich fruit or caramel flavor.
Baked food: added to bread, cakes, and biscuits to enhance the caramel and malt aroma after baking.
Beverages: used in carbonated beverages, tea beverages, and alcoholic beverages (such as beer and pre-mixed wine) to enhance the overall flavor layering.
II. Applications in non-food fields
Daily chemical products
Cosmetics and skin care products: added as a flavor ingredient to perfumes, shampoos, and shower gels to provide sweet floral and fruity notes.
Oral care: used in toothpaste and mouthwash to cover up the irritating odor of chemical ingredients and enhance the sense of freshness.
Medicine and feed
Drug flavoring: used in children's medicine, oral liquid, etc. to cover up the bitter taste of the medicine.
Animal feed: enhance the appetizing property of feed and increase animal feed intake.
III. Characteristics and advantages of ethyl maltol
Chemical properties
Chemical name: 3-hydroxy-2-ethyl-4-pyrone
Solubility: easily soluble in ethanol and propylene glycol, slightly soluble in water (need to be used with solvent).
Stability: high temperature resistant (suitable for baking and high temperature processing), but may decompose in strong acid or strong alkali environment.
IV. Difference from maltol
Aroma intensity: The aroma intensity of ethyl maltol is about 4-6 times that of maltol, and the sweetness is more prominent.
Application scenario: Maltol is more inclined to caramel aroma and is often used to enhance meat flavor; ethyl maltol focuses on fruity sweetness and is suitable for beverages and desserts.
Ethyl maltol Properties
| Melting point | 85-95 °C |
| Boiling point | 196.62°C |
| Density | 1.1624 |
| FEMA | 3487 | ETHYL MALTOL |
| Storage | 2-8°C |
| Fragrance | caramellic |
| Water solubility | 9.345g/L at 24℃ |
| LogP | 2.9 at 25℃ |
