Ethyl Maltol (CAS 4940-11-8): The Caramel-Note Enhancer That Makes a Formula Taste Like More
A practical supplier guide to ethyl maltol (CAS 4940-11-8): what the white crystalline flavor enhancer is, its spec sheet (C7H8O3, MW 140.14, EINECS 225-582-5, assay >=99%, mp 89-92 C), why formulators use it for flavor enhancement and sweetness synergy, the iron-sensitivity handling rule, typical applications, and buyer specification notes.
