Technical data sheet
Reference Nº: FFREF1217
Review: 1
Date: 18/02/2026
MALTOL
CAS Nº
118-71-8
EC/EINECS Nº
204-271-8
| CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION | 3-Hydroxy-2-Methyl-4-Pyrone |
| FEMA | 2656 |
| INDEX NO. / CATALOG NO. | — |
| EINECS / ELINCS | 204-271-8 |
| FLASH POINT | 110ºc |
| BOILING POINT | — |
| FORMULA | C6 H6 O3 |
| MOLECULAR WEIGHT | 126.11 |
| ORGANOLEPTIC PROPERTIES | |
| APPEARANCE | SOLID |
| COLOR | WHITE |
| ODOUR | CARAMELY, SWEET, ROASTED |
Specifications
Standard
Method
| PHYSICAL-CHEMICAL PROPERTIES | ||
| PURITY (%) | ≥99,00 | |
| WATER CONTENT (%) | ≤0,500 | |
| MELTING POINT (°C) | 160,0 – 164,0 |
Other informations
It is recommended to store away from direct light, in closed containers, in a dry and well-ventilated place.
*Product characteristics may vary from one batch to another due to the origin of the raw materials used in its manufacture, their area of origin, or natural factors associated with them. These variations may affect parameters such as color, odor, taste, or moisture, without compromising its properties or quality.
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